Laboratory Coordinator (Temporary)

Responsibilities

• Performs general laboratory duties; maintains and troubleshoots various laboratory instruments, trains laboratory assistants, as well as assists in the duties required for teaching and academic research.
• Makes sure student lab experiments are monitored, whether in group or classroom settings, and independent student research studies.
• Provides teaching assistance for lecture and laboratory classes in collaboration with other faculty members.
• Assists in the development and implementation of academic course work, seminars, and other educational programs.
• Utilizes purchasing system, i.e., coordinates equipment inventory using both manual and computerized purchasing/inventory systems.
• Aids in organizing field studies course work (biology, upland field biology, earth science, coastal ecology, etc.), including maintenance of traveling supplies, supervision of students, driving for the various trips, and other tasks associated with science excursions (i.e., cooking, meal planning, maintain camping equipment, etc.).
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented approach, maintaining excellent rapport with other faculty, staff, and students; such as attending staff meetings and any other related staff functions.
• Familiar with hazardous waste protocols, chemical hygiene, and biological safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree with experience in the chemical, biological, and physical sciences.
• Extensive knowledge of general laboratory duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of various laboratory instrumentation, training and supervision of appropriate laboratory personnel.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadline dates when necessary; able to function as a self-starter.
• Ability to qualify for University Driving Insurance for various science excursions.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the university faculty, staff, students, administration and external vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills in working with various groups within the Vanguard system, as well as external university research groups and private industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures in an academic setting.
• Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, spiritual, and personal potential.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University, its programs, and requirements.
• Possess a growing Christian faith, and is committed to an academically rigorous integration of faith and learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in the chemical, biological, and physical sciences.

Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures in an academic setting.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadline dates when necessary.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste protocols, chemical hygiene, and biological safety.
• Ability to function as a self-starter.
• Ability to qualify for University Driving Insurance for various science excursions.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the university faculty, staff, students, administration and external vendors.
• Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, spiritual, and personal potential.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University, its programs, and requirements.
• Possess a growing Christian faith, and is committed to an academically rigorous integration of faith and learning.

Benefits

• This is a temporary, non-exempt, full-time, benefit-eligible position.
• Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour.
• Placement within the salary range is commensurate upon education and experience.
• Vanguard University also offers a generous benefits package.