Part-Time Coordinator I, Chemistry Lab
Lone Star College

Houston, Texas

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Job Title: Part-Time Coordinator I, Chemistry Lab
Location: LSC-North Harris
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 37141
Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

  • One LSC
  • Student Focused
  • Own It
  • Advance Equity
  • Cultivate Community
  • Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes 'America's Best Employers By State' list.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Coordinator I, Chemistry Lab is responsible for coordination of general functions in the science laboratory environment. Functions include coordination of services, delivery of materials, events, and/or resources, tracking laboratory materials, equipment, and rooms, and assisting with running the lab.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Supports the lab coordinator and faculty in setting up chemistry lab experiments
  2. Communicates with the faculty and other laboratory staff about lab schedules and lab materials. Maintains a constant dialogue between instructors and labs throughout the semester
  3. Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures and practices
  4. Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio-hazardous wastes
  5. Actively remains current with new technologies and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety in the laboratory
  6. Prepares and inventories complex reagents, chemicals, solutions, stains, media and dyes according to protocol
  7. Properly monitors, handles, sterilizes and disposes of microbiological organisms and other bio-hazardous and chemical waste or materials
  8. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies including but not limited to HPC, IT/UP, Spectrophotometers, and Venier Probes
  9. Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed including maintenance of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  10. Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, refilling reagent bottles, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory
  11. Perform routine duties as needed in labs (e.g. refill paper towels, check eyewash stations, etc.)
  12. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff
  • Capable of performing required duties with a minimum of supervision after training
  • Good safety record and safety consciousness
  • Good organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies, procedures, and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)
  • Astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety protocols for the successful handling of daily operations
  • Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and cooperatively as a member of a team

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

  • Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
  • Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
  • Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and at least 1 year of related work experience
  • Completion of core Biology and Chemistry college coursework with demonstrated high academic and lab skill competency; or at least 1 year of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate's degree
  • Organic Chemistry coursework
  • Experience with analytical instrumentation
Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.15

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.


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