Biology Lab Coordinator

SUNY Brockport NY • SUNY Brockport, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Biology at SUNY Brockport is hiring a Biology Lab Coordinator to oversee the daily operation, safety, and maintenance of departmental teaching and research laboratories. Reporting to the Department Chair, the coordinator supports faculty, staff, and students by keeping laboratories equipped, compliant with institutional and regulatory requirements, and prepared for instructional and research activities.

The position manages inventory and supplies for undergraduate and graduate Biology teaching laboratories, prepares course materials and reagents, supports research and independent study needs, coordinates laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, oversees departmental waste management, and trains and supervises work-study and temporary service employees. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position is benefits eligible and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field by the time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Experience working in academic, research, or biological laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, biosafety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with department faculty and staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, inventory systems, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving, restocking, and organization of inventory, supplies, and materials for undergraduate and graduate Biology teaching laboratories.
• Organize and maintain teaching laboratories and course storerooms.
• Maintain teaching-laboratory safety, protocols, and inspections.
• Maintain the teaching-laboratory chemical inventory.
• Prepare materials and reagents for laboratory courses, including BIO 111, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 305, BIO 311, BIO 316, and BIO 323.
• Receive supplies and materials needed by Biology faculty for individual research, graduate students, and independent study students.
• Coordinate the maintenance, calibration, and operation of departmental laboratory equipment.
• Oversee general waste management within the department.
• Train and supervise work-study and temporary service employees.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level