Full Time - Laboratory Coordinator- Physical Sciences

Full Time - Laboratory Coordinator- Physical Sciences

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time - Laboratory Coordinator- Physical Sciences at our Bryan Campus. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary 

To assist the Dean in management of material resources for laboratory activities in science instruction. To assist the faculty in planning and preparing laboratory activities. 

Principal Accountabilities

1.  Assembles, maintains and takes down equipment set-ups for laboratory activities

2.  Assists the dean, assistant deans and department heads in preparing lists of needed equipment and supplies, projects needed maintenance and repairs of equipment and requests price quotations for purchases.

3.  Prepares requisitions for purchase of laboratory items, receives delivery of purchases, maintains current inventories of equipment and supplies and indicates receipt of items on requests for payment.

4.  Maintains records of all hazardous biological, chemical and other materials received and produced as wastes and will arrange for proper disposal of all hazardous wastes.

5.  Inspects all safety and emergency equipment and supplies in compliance with fire, safety and hazardous waste regulations.

6.  Inspects and assures cleanliness of labs, equipment and glassware

7.  Assists the faculty in knowing current safety information, including new regulations

8.  Assists faculty in developing a schedule of laboratory activities, including their service in the Open Science Laboratory prior to the beginning of each semester and maintains an ongoing dialogue with the faculty

9.  Assists faculty in trouble-shooting equipment and chemical solutions

10. Submits work orders for HVAC, IT and facility repairs/ maintenance

11. Maintain chemistry laboratories

12. Maintain chemical stock solutions

13. Maintain inventories of consumable items

14. Trains and supervises student workers involved in completion of the above tasks

15. Performs other related tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

1.  Bachelor's degree in one of the disciplines related to the physical sciences (chemistry, geology, physics, or related field)

2.  At least 1 year experience working in an academic or similar laboratory

Minimum Competencies

1.  Broad knowledge of science laboratories.

2.  Good communication skills, written and oral.

3.  Planning and organizational skills

4.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees

5.  Ability to mentor and supervise student workers

6.  Computer skills and knowledge of computer programs, such as word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, inventory control and purchasing.

Preferred Qualifications

1.  Science laboratory teaching experience

2.  Accounting and inventory control experience

3.  Purchasing experience
4.  Experience preparing chemical solutions.

5.  Experience supervising other employees.

Preferred Competencies

A broad knowledge of chemistry, geology, and physics, particularly in laboratory aspects.

Special Notes To Applicants

This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/lnsurance/.

Yearly leave time includes:
96 hours vacation
40 hours discretionary
16 hours personal
8 hours sick each month.
Paid leave for college designated holiday's, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Simple grasping, Walking, 
Standing, Sitting, Twisting, Stooping, Climbing stairs, Operating office equipment, Seeing, 
Identifying colors, Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time

Job Type: Full Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Annual Salary

Salary or Wage: $38,551

Grade: B24

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Natural and Physica