South Texas College Hiring for Lab Specialist II – Biology at McAllen Full Time

Lab Specialist II – Biology

Location: Pecan
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Min Salary: $39,582
Salary Range*:
Temporary End Date (if applicable):
Close Date: 7/26/2023

General Statement of Job:
The Lab Specialist II – Biology is responsible for supporting day-to-day laboratory operations in one or more of the following areas: biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, genetics, Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEA-PHAGES), nutrition, and any other biology course with a lab component. Maintains safety in the Biology labs according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Global Harmonized System (GHS) guidelines, which includes but not limited to maintaining eye wash stations, maintaining properly labeled receptacles for broken glass, maintaining receptacles for various waste streams, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for supporting day-to-day laboratory operations in one or more of the following areas: biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, genetics, Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEA-PHAGES), nutrition, and any other biology course with a lab component; potentially at multiple locations and various high school locations.
2. Collaborates with faculty to plan and organize weekly lab activities to ensure that instructional materials and lab experiments are available as needed.
3. Assists lab instructors during regularly scheduled labs or as needed.
4. Develops adequate training aids to train students and/or faculty on equipment use, as needed.
5. Performs and assists in preparatory work for all lab-based courses including Biology, anatomy, agriculture, and Microbiology laboratories including, but not limited to, media and reagent preparation, performing experiments and demonstrations in the specialty area, and preparing carts with materials for lab.
6. Mixes flammable, acidic, alkaline or corrosive liquids.
7. Cultures and maintains pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.
8. Sterilizes equipment and bacterial media and waste using an autoclave.
9. Manages waste for the labs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
10. Assists with completion of chemical hygiene plan for the division.
11. Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment.
12. Maintains accurate records related to inventory and operation of laboratory.
13. Orders, receives, issues, and stores materials, parts, and supplies.
14. Assists with the review of bids on materials and equipment purchases, as needed.
15. Performs routine repairs on equipment, and notifies proper personnel for warranty maintenance and major non-warranty repairs.
16. Coordinates and assists with special events and community workshops, as needed.
17. Recommends laboratory equipment and researches potential new laboratory experiments as needed or as requested by faculty.
18. Maintains equipment and lab rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
19. Coordinates all Biology laboratory courses according to lab availability.
20. Cross-trains in other biology courses (anatomy and physiology, microbiology, genetics, SEA-PHAGES, nutrition, and any other biology course with a lab component) to assist faculty in the other disciplines within the Biology department, as needed.
21. Responsible for managing the labs and may be temporarily assigned to other campuses and high schools, as needed.
22. Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
23. Interviews, conducts reference checks, selects, trains, and supervises the Biology part-time and work study staff.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required.
2. At least two (2) years of experience in a science lab setting required.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

1. Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements:
Notice of Non-Discrimination

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