Natural Sciences Lab Coordinator
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on December 2, 2021
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title | Natural Sciences Lab Coordinator |
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Department | School of Math & Science |
Position Category | Staff Full Time |
Job Description | The Lab Coordinator for the School of Mathematics and Sciences is responsible for safety, organization, student/faculty/staff safety training, and supplies management for the natural sciences teaching laboratories. This person also is responsible for coordinating facilities use by graduate students who require the use of the wet labs or the instrumentation of the School of Mathematics and Sciences. The Lab Coordinator monitors and maintains the safe and sustained operation of the schools laboratory instruments/equipment and responds to any alerts or safety concerns as they arise even if they occur outside of the universitys normal operating hours. |
Required Qualifications | *Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; *laboratory management experience |
Preferred Qualifications | *Safety training certification; *Experience managing undergraduate students. |
Physical Demands | |
Campus | Harrogate |
Job Duty
Job Duty | train student lab assistants, faculty, and staff in safe and compliant laboratory practices; |
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Job Duty | maintain records of safety training, incident reporting and resolution, hazardous wastes disposal, and chemical inventory; |
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Job Duty | coordinate with IS to manage the Research Lab (MANS 422) swipe access list; |
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Job Duty | archive student lab safety agreements for all lab classes each semester; |
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Job Duty | initiate lab materials orders; |
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Job Duty | receive lab materials; |
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Job Duty | collaborate with faculty in supervising student lab assistants; |
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Job Duty | organization of common lab materials; |
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Job Duty | regular testing of ductless fume hood safety; |
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Job Duty | testing of autoclave function; |
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Job Duty | maintain safe and sustained operation of instruments/equipment; |
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Job Duty | monitor and respond to any safety alerts associated with the -80 C freezers; |
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Job Duty | coordinate the transfer and preservation of research materials in the event of a failure in the -80 C freezers; |
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Job Duty | respond and coordinate a containment response in the case of an autoclave leak; |
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Job Duty | collaborate with student lab assistants to maintain cleanliness of labs; |
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Job Duty | maintaining list of service companies for lab instruments; |
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Job Duty | perform minor instrument maintenance including microscopes; |
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Job Duty | operate lab computers and computer interfaced equipment; |
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Job Duty | coordinate maintenance, cleanliness, and fuel needs for the CMRC vehicles, |
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Job Duty | assist with special projects; |
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Job Duty | promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large; |
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Job Duty | promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students; |
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Job Duty | participate on university committees; |
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Job Duty | maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times; |
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Job Duty | maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position; |
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Job Duty | complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites; |
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Job Duty | perform other duties as assigned. |
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | S01626P |
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Job Open Date | 12/02/2021 |
Job Close Date | 04/30/2022 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Special Instructions Summary | #RPM Harrogate, Tennessee #MON Harrogate, Tennessee |
About the Institution | Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. |
AA/EEO Statement | Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. |
Background Check Statement | The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. |