Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Lab Coordinator on the Dahlonega campus. The main responsibility is to prep labs for introductory biology, environmental science, human anatomy and physiology and principles of biology courses, plus other biology courses as needed. The Coordinator is also responsible for supervising student laboratory assistants in the microbiology laboratory and assisting the microbiology instructor in laboratory instruction. Further, the coordinator inventories biology supplies and organizes the ordering of replacement items. Responsible for lab preparedness and maintenance of an orderly and clean environment. This is a twelve-month position requiring 40 hours each week. Schedule will be flexible and developed according to lab needs and prep times.
- Prep labs for Biology courses, as listed above.
- Train and supervise student lab assistants in microbiology lab prep.
- Coordinate ordering of necessary laboratory supplies.
- Check labs for preparedness on a daily basis and maintain an orderly and clean laboratory environment.
- Conduct inventory of biology equipment and supplies.
- Implement safe storage of lab materials and coordinate with the UNG hazmat specialist to ensure proper disposal of waste.
- Basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate obtaining vendor quotes for needed equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to organize and sort large amounts of information in computer databases.
- Knowledge of introductory biology and microbiology.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology required.
- Experience in general biology laboratory prep and maintenance.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
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