NATURAL SCIENCES LABORATORY SPECIALIST at Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

About the Job

NATURAL SCIENCES LABORATORY SPECIALIST

Posting Number - S992
This position is open to - Open to All Applicants
Department - Natural Sciences
Position Type - Exempt
Employment Status - Full-Time-Staff
Salary Minimum - $43,888.00
Open Date - 11/13/2024
Close Date - 01/02/2025
Open Until Filled - No

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide support to chemistry faculty and students through assistance with laboratory operations and instruction. This is accomplished by maintaining storerooms; submitting bids and creating requisitions for ordering supplies and equipment; preparing and setting up laboratory exercises and materials; installing, maintaining, calibrating and repairing equipment and facilities; and providing for safety and security in laboratories. Other duties include serving on departmental and College committees, assisting in preparation of grant proposals, unit plans, departmental reviews, and new program development. Work closely with Departmental Safety Committee to maintain chemical inventory, ensure safe and legal collection and disposal of hazardous wastes and assist in ensuring compliance with the Department's Chemical Hygiene plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or closely related field.

One year laboratory related experience.

Successful experience assisting faculty in organization of laboratory courses.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge in chemical and bio-hazard safety, material safety data sheets (MSDS), storage, and disposal.

Must be able to carry out standard preparatory protocols associated with reagents/specimens for freshman and sophomore chemistry/biology/biotechnology laboratories.

Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in the use of computers.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science or postgraduate in Biology, Chemistry or closely related field.

Experience as a laboratory supervisor.

Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.

Job Duties

Maintains storerooms organizing glassware, equipment, supplies, and chemicals; maintaining inventory; performing or directing cleaning of glassware, materials, and the storeroom; collecting and preparing stock solutions, containers, and labels; and preparing documentation for student workers and directing their activities.

Orders supplies and equipment by maintaining watch on inventories of all glassware, consumable supplies, chemicals, and equipment and determining when and what to order; seeking vendor information in materials and equipment, preparing comparison tables; preparing requests for price quotes; preparing materials for submission to purchasing department for bid proposals; maintaining ledgers of accounts and standing orders, reviewing and tracking order; communicating with Chair, Dean, and Purchasing Department; and assisting and advising Chair on budget development issues and assisting in monitoring budget progress.

Prepares laboratory exercises and materials by analyzing written procedures to determine chemicals and equipment needed; preparing containers, solutions and assembling material for labs; setting up materials in labs; preparing handouts and duplicating for classes; preparing standards and unknowns, standardizing solutions; calibrating instruments and equipment drawer check-out materials for each lab.

Assists faculty with class instruction by securing or preparing handouts for classes and labs; procuring and providing demonstration materials, charts, and software for faculty.

Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities by performing calibration checks and routine preventative maintenance on equipment; replacing filters and columns and performing maintenance on distilled water system; changing locks on student equipment drawers, stripping bench tops and applying protective coatings; troubleshooting equipment issues; and making small repairs on other equipment and materials.

Provides for safety and security in laboratories by monitoring and interpreting federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning chemical, biological, and physical safety and communicating to faculty and staff; maintaining required records of compliance with above; collecting and preparing for disposal of hazardous waste generated in laboratories; maintaining eyewash and shower stations and testing for operations; assisting faculty in disseminating safety training to students; preparing and maintaining Laboratory Compliance Plan and Dept. Of Public Safety Memorandum of Understanding documents and providing annual reports of waste generation, and other reports as needed.

Travel required to Oso Creek (22 miles round-trip) and Northwest Center
(36 miles round-trip).

To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings/27896

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