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Georgia State University · 1 day ago

Laboratory Coordinator

Dunwoody, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34K/yr - $51K/yr

2+ years exp

Georgia State University is seeking a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Coordinator for its Perimeter College Dunwoody Campus. The Laboratory Coordinator will oversee the operations of instructional science laboratories, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely while training and supervising laboratory personnel.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Laboratory managementSafety regulations knowledgeChemical hygiene officerMicrobiologyBudget managementEquipment maintenanceTrainingSupervisionCollegiate teaching experience

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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