Supervisor: Laboratory

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Position Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor coordinates and monitors operational activities in numerous disciplines within the science division. Collaborates directly with faculty and department heads to coordinate and implement student laboratory activities in a variety of disciplines. Purchases and disburses College resources between disciplines; approves and reconciles purchases. Interprets policies and oversees the development and implementation of procedures and protocols, Coordinates with other science lab supervisors to ensure consistency across locations.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees daily lab operation and manages workflow. Creates project schedules and monitors employee productivity. Develops, implements, and evaluates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluates operations and activities for effectiveness
• Supervises science lab staff and prepares areas and classrooms to ensure proper safety measures are met and maintained. Coordinate with Instructional faculty to create laboratory experiments. Resolves conflict between lab staffs and Instructors Concerning lab schedules, lab preparation, and lab supply quality
• Facilitates Division of Sciences Specialists Working Groups (biology, chemistry, physics). Schedules meetings, gathers agenda items, and handles inquiries. Coordinates and manages the Division of Sciences videotaping projects
• Trains, guides, and supports employees. Sets goals with employees; identifies professional development needs; and, coordinates cross-trains employees. Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback
• Plans, selects, coordinates, and recommends work procedures and facility changes and equipment needs to include: researching new products and technology; communicating with outside vendors; and making recommendations for purchases
• Manages budgetary accounts and expenses through the fiscal year for divisional campus level. Purchases equipment and materials for science lab activities, approves and reconciles purchases, and ensures budget goals are met
• Researches, develops, implements, and manages all aspects of safety training for staff and students. Ensures safety of equipment and college policy and local, state, and federal laws are followed. Develops policies and advises faculty and staff on safe usage and handling materials
• Participates in communication with faculty, dean, and laboratory specialist to ensure student success and safety measures are met in the classroom setting
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field of study and
• Three to five years of related experience and
• One to three years of supervisory experience
  
  

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
  
  

Preferred

• Five plus years of related experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of managerial and supervisory skills
• Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
  
  

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu
  
  

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.