Lab Manager

Compensation:

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E03

Department:

Administrative Operations

Position Summary

Laboratory manager is a position that provides important support to the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences (BCES) located in the Espanola campus of Northern New Mexico College (NNMC). The lab coordinator will be overall responsible for maintaining teaching laboratories, organizing and conducting laboratory classes, supporting students and coordinating with instructors for laboratory classes. BCES offers laboratory classes in disciplines like Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. This is a temporary position (20 hrs/wk) to start immediately and can be converted to a full-time permanent position beginning July 2024.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general upkeep of laboratory and maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Ensures laboratory safety and verifies that all laboratory participants have completed applicable safety training; monitors activities to ensure compliance to established safety standards and executes appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Maintains and/or oversees maintenance and testing of equipment and instruments to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety of performance as frequently as needed.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventories; orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates with NNMC receiving section for receiving laboratory reagents and/or equipment. Coordinates with Departmental Admin to process purchase requisition forms and update invoices against purchase orders.
• Assists in the annual Dept. budget planning process and regularly monitors laboratory expenditures.
• Participates in student recruitment initiatives and/or events, as appropriate to departmental requirements, which may include practical demonstrations, laboratory tours, and/or other associated activities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Biology or, Chemistry or, Environmental sciences. A candidate pursuing a Bachelor’s can also be considered if they have an Associate’s degree in the field of Biology or, Chemistry or, Environmental sciences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory systems and instruments.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Light to Moderate physical effort which may require lifting up to 40 pounds and/or some standing or walking. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
• Work environment may involve continuous exposure to physical risks, such as working with chemicals.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and/or unpleasant odors.

Northern New Mexico College provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Best consideration: January 16, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete application must include:  1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts conferring the required degree, and 4) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references.

Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts.

References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews. 

Additional required application materials should be sent to:   [email protected]

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.