Biology Lab Specialist-Eastfield

About the role

Dallas College seeks a dynamic individual to play an important role in the operation of one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools. The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, tool rooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.
• Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices and provide training for students on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for all chemicals and materials as required.
• Performs periodic inventory and maintains accurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Serves as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes and purchases.
• Partners with faculty to coordinate appropriate learning lab support services including student orientation and training.
• Troubleshoots lab hardware/software issues.
• Makes sure the lab is clean and safe during open lab periods.
• Serves as a resource to students, staff and faculty in area of specialization.
• Maintains budget expenditures within allocation.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates lab assistants and assigned staff.
• Determines work schedules and assignments in collaboration with faculty.
• Keeps up to date on the professional and technical aspects on the job.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

Requirements

• Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment.
• In lieu of associate degree, two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.
• Bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
• Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
• Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
• Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.

Benefits

• Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Pay

Salary range: Not specified

Schedule

Position type: Staff