Laboratory Manager

Posting Number 20112913 Position Title Laboratory Manager FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Biology

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Support services in a scientific laboratory by preparing and setting up class materials, creating exams, training and supervising student instructors, assigning and assembling equipment for experiments, teaching laboratory classes, assisting with annual inventory of materials, assist in ordering and purchasing of supplies for classes, repairing and testing new and old laboratory equipment, and assisting with the writing, publishing and editing of Lamar University's Laboratory Manuals.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Laboratory and Equipment Maintenance: Set-up and clean-up of equipment, display items, and apparatus used in instruction. Preparing solutions and media used in laboratory instruction. Performing duties associated with the maintenance and operation of departmental vehicles and boats. Repairing and modifying of laboratory equipment. Managing external repair orders. Performing minor computer maintenance and serving as liaison with IT Services. Maintaining departmental specimen collections and inventory of collections. Overseeing the operation of the greenhouse.

• Laboratory Instruction. Teaching material and experiments to students in the laboratory classroom with a short lecture, may include demonstrations, discussion of expected results and calculations. Preparing short lecture materials, handouts, and lecture guides. Grading worksheets and exams. Preparing and proctoring laboratory exams. Reviewing and preparing syllabi. Coordinating activities with lecture and other laboratory instructors. Assisting the classroom lecturer as needed. Creating new laboratory exercises. Assisting in improving existing exercises.

• Laboratory Administration. Training and supervising student and teaching assistants. Initiating requests, making purchases, receiving and distributing equipment and supplies. Coordinating with department personnel on the storage and availability of consumables. Acting as principal liaison with Physical Plant, Shipping and Receiving, gas cylinder delivery & pick-up personnel, Risk Management and Campus Police. Conducting yearly department chemical and equipment inventories. Maintaining records of borrowed and returned equipment. Receiving, monitoring, and maintaining files associated with vendors and operating manuals.

• Other Duties as Assigned. Examples: Overseeing departmental office operations during administrative assistant absence. Driving department vehicles as needed for field trips and moving departmental inventory.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of biology

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally

• Experience in instruction and supervision of students

• Working with minimal supervision

• Valid driver's license and approval to operate state-owned vehicles

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Medium; exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10lbs. constantly.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

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• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biology

• At least 2 years' experience teaching and setting up lower-level Biology laboratories

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in keeping an inventory, purchasing, shipping and receiving

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $44,117 - $51,896 Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 06/03/2024 Close Date 09/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions