Coordinator II, Science & Engineering Lab (Internal Applicants Only)

Central Arizona College•Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the daily operations for all disciplines within the Science and Engineering division at the assigned campus. This role involves coordinating and initiating lab procedures, activities, and maintaining the general functionality of the Science & Engineering laboratories. The position also includes overseeing part-time laboratory staff, conducting training, and ensuring a safe laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Biological Sciences
Two (2) years related experience
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in accomplishing tasks
Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow College safety plans and standards.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skill, and ability in supervision, leadership, and motivation
Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
Knowledge and ability to operate, maintain, and/or repair relevant laboratory equipment
Knowledge of a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software
Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
Critical thinking skills to properly analyze lab success and interpret issues in classroom experiments when problems arise.
Knowledge and skill to assist in budget planning and management.
Ability to understand and follow financial requirements and obligations relating to procurement and maintain vendor relationships necessary for the benefit of the College.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily laboratory operations for all disciplines within Science & Engineering at the assigned campus.
Coordinate and communicate with instructors, lab staff, supervisor, and the Division Chair in planning and organizing the development, preparations, and setup of laboratory experiments that support all classes.
Develop and maintain laboratory protocols and instructor’s guides for laboratory exercises.
Oversee part-time laboratory staff as assigned by supervisor.
Organize and communicate part-time lab staff assignment schedules.
Conduct orientation and training in standard lab protocols, material, equipment, and waste management.
Establish and enforce a safe work and learning environment as it applies to handling, storage, documentation, and disposal of chemicals and biohazards used in the lab in order to comply with applicable college policies and procedures, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Ensure proper handling of lab equipment and chemicals, including disposal of hazardous waste.
Prepare chemical solutions and growth media, culture microbes (BSL-1 & BSL-2), and assemble all lab supplies, including preserved dissectible specimens.
Participate in the development of new labs.
Properly analyze lab results and interpret issues to fix classroom experiments when problems arise.
Test student lab procedures & protocols to ensure learner success in labs.
Be proficient in the operation and use of scientific instrumentation, to include maintenance and repair, as necessary.
Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained.
Perform routine repair and maintenance and arrange for outside service as needed.
Develop, maintain, and communicate information on purchasing, inventories, and waste handling.
Successfully learn financial requirements and obligations relating to procurement and maintain vendor relationships necessary for the benefit of the college.
Acquire quotations and complete purchases successfully and communicate the status of orders to all involved.
Manage an inventory system for chemicals/reagents, instructional materials, and equipment.
Assess and maintain appropriate levels of office and laboratory supplies and reagents.
Participate in committee and subcommittee assignments, outreach/community events, and the recruitment and retention of students.