What are the responsibilities and job description for the (FT) Manager, Science Laboratories position at Atlantic Cape Community College?
Description
Manages the day-to-day functions of the science labs
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Terms Of Employment
Manages the day-to-day functions of the science labs
Examples of Duties
- Provides oversight and delegates assignments to part time staff
- Manages the preparation of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
- Adheres to all safety procedures and enforces safety regulations within the laboratories
- Maintains inventory for equipment, glassware, chemicals, live and preserved materials
- Submits orders in a timely manner
- Assists with purchasing materials and living specimens from local stores
- Manages and maintains the process for online science kits
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the greenhouse
- Interacts with supervisor, faculty and coworkers to ensure efficient function of the laboratories
- Monitors security of the laboratories and lab equipment
- Prepares and maintains microbiology cultures, performing inoculations for student use
- Aids in the development, implementation and support of laboratory courses
- Provides support of laboratory instructors
- Troubleshoots and redesigns material preparation to correct inconsistencies in laboratory experiments
- Works with faculty to maintain laboratory prep sheets
- Performs research for emerging laboratory practices
- Serves as the back-up contact person for laboratory faculty
- Performs related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science
- Three years Science Lab experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of science equipment, materials and safety practices
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office products
- Ability to walk/stand for up to 7 hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb three flights of stairs and ladder/step stool
Terms Of Employment
- Must pass an employment physical examination
- This position requires the handling of hazardous materials
- Reliable transportation and valid NJ driver's license
- This position may require flexible scheduling to include evenings and weekends and duties at any Atlantic Cape location.