Laboratory Coordinator (Camden Center)

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating the operations of physical and biological science labs at Camden Center.

Responsibilities

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Completes all tasks related to preparing, setting up, and taking down laboratory activities

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Procures, receives, organizes, maintains, and stores all lab equipment, supplies, samples and chemicals; maintains an adequate inventory and manages/organizes inventory list.

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Meets with faculty to discuss lab exercises and to improve lab procedures

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Ensures that federal, state, local, Board of Regents, and OSHA guidelines are followed and maintains current Material Safety Data Sheets and other appropriate and required documents

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Hires, trains, schedules and mentors student assistants

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Submits biannual reports to the Board of Regents

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Performs routine calibration of laboratory equipment

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Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a course of study related to the biological or physical sciences

Other Required Qualifications

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with Biological Science or Physical Science laboratory through coursework or professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• More than two years of related professional experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of microbiological materials and other biohazards

• Knowledge of autoclave operations

• Knowledge of the principles involved with working with live culture media.

• Knowledge of math.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety principles.

SKILLS

• Skill in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.

• Skill in the management of material inventories.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal 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.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

• College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu