Laboratory Coordinator

Georgia State University•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

These are exciting times at the Perimeter College Dunwoody 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 The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic team member who will work with the Life and Earth and Sciences department on the Perimeter College, Dunwoody campus. The Laboratory Coordinator is the chief safety officer for several lab rooms on a campus. Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, the Laboratory Coordinator plans, organizes, and directs the operations of multiple instructional science laboratories on a college campus; ensures science labs operate efficiently, effectively, and safely; trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; performs related duties as assigned. Lab instruction will be required at the discretion of the direct supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the assigned research area; or Bachelor’s degree in the assigned research area and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and Microbiology 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.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the operations of instructional science laboratories.
In coordination with the department chair and faculty develop, record, implement and oversee work/lab policies and procedures, safe and effective work and learning environment in support of student learning objectives.
Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of assigned laboratory technicians, instructional assistants, and other personnel.
Schedule personnel including student assistants to support the instructional science laboratory program.
Serve as resource person to instructors.
Work with associate chair in developing departmental budget needs.
Monitor & maintains budgets for assigned functions and activities, including specifying, ordering, receiving, and issuing materials, parts and supplies.
Oversee the inventory of equipment and expendable supplies.
Recommend lab equipment and supplies, and coordinate the purchase of new equipment and software.
May oversee collection and maintenance of live & preserved plant and animal specimens, and bacterial cultures using appropriate techniques, equipment and procedures.
Oversee preparation of lab material & equipment for lab sessions and class demonstrations according to the instructions of the faculty.
Acquire, control, safely store, operate, maintain, and repair large inventory of delicate, expensive lab equipment & material in assigned area, which may include hazardous materials.
Act as the chemical hygiene officer for the science labs.
Ensure security of assigned assets.
Schedule maintenance of assigned equipment & order replacement components as needed.
Coordinate lab upgrades & renovations in consort with faculty & department chair.
Maintain all appropriate state & federal permits and required annual reports.
Maintain current knowledge of and ensures compliance with federal & state regulatory, safety and health standards and ensures safe and legal acquisition, use, storage & disposal of all chemicals & hazardous materials in the science labs.
Teach classes as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.