Lab Coordinator I #143
School of Biological and Physical Sciences
DeLand Campus

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Do you want to be an engine of social mobility? Do you want to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment for first year students? Do you want to instill in students a love for the life of the mind and an ability to think critically about today’s most pressing problems? If so, DSC may be the place for you!

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Lab Coordinator. Our college and department values diversity; excellence in instruction, service and professional development, and going above and beyond for our students. We want to be the best in the world at what we do!

Required Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field and over one (1) year of experience and a working knowledge of computers and software packages.

Desired Qualifications: A master’s degree is preferred. Experience in a chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory along with teaching and managerial experience is preferred.

Working Hours: This position is a 5-day, 40-hour workweek and may require teaching in addition to evening and weekend hours as needed to make sure all labs are properly set up and taken down. Work schedule may vary from semester to semester.

Please note: This position will be based at the DeLand Campus. However, responsibilities of this position may require travel for temporary assignment or permanent relocation to any of Daytona State College campuses.

The starting salary is $39,000.

Posted Date: 5/10/2023 Closing Date: Open until filled

Application review to begin on 6/15/23

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with faculty and work study students to set up and take down laboratory experiments, laboratory and/or classroom demonstrations, including communicating with faculty regarding the updating of preparation sheets for laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
• Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates work-study students.
• Prepares and/or standardizes samples, media, bacteria, and solutions for laboratory experiments and projects in the biology, microbiology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology labs.
• Is responsible to enforce safety in the laboratory as the primary point of contact for the office of safety in the matters of hazardous waste storage and disposal, maintaining current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals on-site, and instructing all laboratory personnel in proper safety procedures.
• Coordinates inventory and stocking of the science preparation area; maintains laboratories and preparation areas in a safe, clean, and orderly manner, and properly maintains and coordinates service and repairs of instruments and equipment.
• Assists in the ongoing process of revising laboratory experiments that are written and published by the college.
• May teach up to nine (9) contact hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must have knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and practices especially in Microbiology; good working knowledge of computers and software, specially spreadsheets; ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and written; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multiple task environment; ability to supervise work –study students and maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff and students.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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