Laboratory Coordinator Newton Campus

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in the assigned research area or;
• Bachelors degree in the assigned research area and two years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

College teaching experience preferred.
Experience with setting up maintaining and using various lab equipment.
Ability to trouble shoot problems and effectively communicate with direct supervisors.

Masters degree in Biology is preferred.

Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the labs as well as how to safely use them; safety regulations procedures & practices; current software needed for instruction.

Ability to lift or move equipment in the lab.

Collegiate biology teaching experience.

Laboratory Coordinator

Perimeter College Newton Campus

These are exciting times at the Perimeter College Newton Campus. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Perimeter College is seeking (1) a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Coordinator

WHAT MAKES Perimeter College A GREAT PLACE

• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This is a full-time staff position that requires an on-campus presence of 40 hours per week to support the daily operations of the laboratories and provide direct support to instructional activities.

Primary responsibilities include implementing and enforcing all laboratory safety procedures; supervising training and evaluating laboratory technicians and student workers; procuring materials supplies and equipment necessary for laboratory operations and instructional support; maintaining equipment inventories; obtaining vendor quotations; updating purchasing and ordering logs; and maintaining departmental records as requested by the Department Chair.

The Laboratory Coordinator also supports instructional excellence by ensuring laboratories are properly prepared for classes and may contribute to course design development and implementation as needed. This position requires regular collaboration with faculty staff and students and a consistent on-campus presence to meet the operational needs of the department.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Coordinator are the following:

• Teach up to three (3) laboratory courses per semester based on departmental instructional needs; provide instructional coverage for laboratory courses during temporary faculty absences including approved leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) professional conferences or other approved university business as needed; and collaborate with faculty course coordinators to develop coordinate and maintain laboratory schedules for assigned courses to ensure effective laboratory operations and instructional support.

• Order prepare and maintain laboratory supplies materials and equipment to support weekly laboratory instruction; develop and maintain current laboratory procedures manuals for laboratory instructors and technicians; recruit train and supervise student assistants and laboratory technicians in accordance with departmental policies and approved safety guidelines; and collaborate with other Laboratory Coordinators in the department to promote consistency in laboratory operations procedures and instructional support across all Perimeter College campuses.
• Maintain laboratory facilities including laboratory spaces and storage/preparation rooms to ensure they are clean organized well-equipped and in compliance with safety standards; oversee the proper storage maintenance and organization of laboratory materials and equipment; and coordinate the identification and transfer of obsolete or unused equipment and materials to University Surplus in accordance with university policies.
• Coordinate the procurement of laboratory supplies materials and equipment by placing orders obtaining vendor quotations securing required purchase approvals from the Associate Chair maintaining procurement documentation and P-Card logs (when assigned a University P-Card) overseeing preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and reporting equipment failures and resolutions to the Department Chair to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for part-time laboratory instructors by providing guidance on laboratory policies protocols procedures and course content; coordinating onboarding and training; communicating departmental expectations; and providing ongoing instructional and operational support to ensure the consistent delivery of laboratory instruction across the department.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of application:

• A complete and accurate GSU application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three professional references