Lab Coordinator - Biology - Part Time

LAB COORDINATOR - BIOLOGY - PART TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

A Lab Coordinator - Biology - Part Time will be responsible for enhancing student knowledge and skills in any particular Biology program. Ensures proper inventory of laboratory supplies and maintenance of equipment and assists faculty in fulfilling academic and program needs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates lab environment and activities to supplement subject lessons and techniques and provides direction in the facilitation and enhancement of students’ laboratory experiences.  Ensures that students adhere to safety policies.
• Demonstrates a variety of Biology techniques, laboratory procedures, and provides evaluation of students’ performance.
• Organizes and checks laboratory equipment and supply items to ensure proper maintenance, function, and inventory levels.  Reports equipment failure to supervisor and prepares requisition slips as needed.
• Secures, sets-up, and maintains various instructional resources for classroom and laboratory use.
• Advises current and prospective students about the Biology program.  Provides additional laboratory scheduling and assists students during open lab hours for review or practice of laboratory related aspects.
• Maintains student records and informs instructor of students’ exam and laboratory grades for evaluative and remedial purposes.
• Participates in all program and departmental meetings. 
• Assists with group tours, recruitment efforts, and prospective student interviews as necessary.
• Provides input for annual funding requests from state and/or federal agencies.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited Biology program desired; Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific area of study, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in related Biology field.
• Completion of continuing education units, for license renewal, as needed.
• Certification in related Health Science field highly preferred.

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This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
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