Coordinator, Laboratory Operations - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Nevada System of Higher Education•Carson City, NV

1d•$48,404•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Administrative Faculty Contract, Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible position, funded through 6/30/2027. Employment is contingent upon continued funding. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements. The Laboratory Operations Coordinator provides laboratory support to the Division of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS). The Coordinator assists faculty in the prepping of student labs, creation of various lab kit supply lists; creates lab kits for distribution to students; and maintains lab operations with consistent, quality, and timely support of the division for safe and state of the art laboratory learning environments. The Coordinator also supports staff and faculty training and participates in regular upkeep, upgrades, and preventative maintenance of highly technical specialized equipment; provides accounting, procurement, and budgeting support for LAS laboratories including providing technical accounting support and budget tracking for multiple accounts that include state appropriations and grants; and completes procurement, receipt, storage, issuing, shipment, and maintenance of control records for the LAS laboratory property and equipment. Ability to travel to assigned locations is required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related professional experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree (i.e., Associates Degree and two years of related professional experience; OR three years of related professional experience)
Occasional travel to satellite locations is required.
A valid drivers license is required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment
Requires frequent lifting and moving of boxes, chemicals, and containers.
The position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Frequent exposure to hazardous materials and handling of hazardous waste
Knowledge of NRS, NAC, OSHA standards and LAS Student and Faculty Handbooks
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple stakeholders
Ability to identify and defuse potential conflicts in a calm and courteous manner
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Skills in exercising judgment when deciding which situations can be handled personally without impacting on the integrity of the college and which should be escalated to a higher authority

Nice To Haves

Experience managing equipment inventories
Experience with preventative maintenance programs
Experience applying and interpreting OSHA safety requirements
Experience managing capital equipment and/or grant funded purchases
Experience working in education, instructional laboratory, or other workforce training setting
Experience supervising student workers or technical support staff

Responsibilities

Work with Director and faculty to schedule technology and simulation updates, faculty training, and updates to equipment
Oversee maintenance of lab equipment, facilities and simulation equipment/technology to include developing/implementing a preventative maintenance schedule and, as needed, performing institutional level maintenance
Troubleshoots equipment and facility issues and prepares equipment for disposal
Submits requests for purchase/repair and maintains a supply of replacement parts
Manage/coordinate/perform clerical and lab housekeeping duties, including scheduling laundry pickup/delivery and hazardous waste
Ensures all lab environments are clean and organized
Assists LAS laboratory students with policies and inquiries to understand laboratory standards, requirements and processes
Assists lab occupants to understand lab rules & compliance, maintain a clean & secure lab environment
Assists faculty & students with use of lab equipment, technology, supplies and simulation equipment
Supports faculty to ensure proper supplies and equipment are available for lab experience and labs are appropriately set up each week
Supervises lab staff and student workers at each or the WNC campus laboratories; assigning work and ensuring completion
Maintains and shares with division a master lab schedule that incorporates student and faculty requests and meets LAS Division needs
Oversees maintenance and security of all storage areas to include maintaining a clean, organized supply room; following all safety regulations for storage of hazardous materials, disposal of sharps, fire regulations and lab procedures
Maintains accurate labeling and schematics for all rooms, chemicals, and storage areas
Collaborates with LAS Director and Environmental Health & Safety, Police Services, and Facilities offices to ensure compliance with all fire and safety protocols and ensure process and procedure compliance for each of the WNC campus laboratories (Carson, Fallon, Douglas sites)
Maintains lab equipment manuals, safety manuals and hazardous material binders, update annually and as needed
Manages departmental accounts includes multiple grant and lab/differential fees funds; reconciles all accounts; analyzes spending, trends, and revenues to make projections and forecasts for the fiscal year/ biennium; completes budget revisions, grant projects, and reconciliation of 1 p-card
Autonomously determines appropriate account usage and spending classification according to WNC and NSHE policies and procedures including those related to purchase card requirements
Collaborates with the Director in the development of grant proposals and budgets, tracking, expenditures, and reporting
Interprets and explain policies and procedures to division faculty and staff to ensure accurate completion of tasks to promote a positive and productive culture and work environment
Support, maintain, and build relationships through communications and partnerships to include: working closely with several departments of the college including student services, facilities, finance, human resources, and executive offices
Acts as a liaison for the LAS Division to promote operations and to foster relationships among vendors, community groups, and the general public
Interpret, support, and explain LAS laboratory policies and regulations and provide information in a professional manner to individuals who may not understand, be confrontational, or uncooperative
Assist with special assignments such as tours, videotaping, etc
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned

Benefits

Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays
The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center
Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
Free parking
No State income tax!
Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for dependents)