LAB COORDINATOR #616 SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

FLAGLER/PALM COAST CAMPUS

YOU BELONG HERE!

Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

DSC is consistently ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The online Nursing and Engineering Technology degrees are ranked as the No. 1 most affordable programs of their kind, Study.com lists DSC as one of Florida’s Top Online Colleges and Schools, covering all accredited universities and colleges in the state, and our Elementary Education Teacher Prep Program was recently ranked among the best in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center has ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with tuition that is less than half the national average. And for three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. DSC is a student-centered institution committed to open access, excellence in teaching and learning, and, foremost, student success. The College offers a full range of social and cultural activities that include our internationally recognized Southeast Museum of Photography, a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic facility, an athletic program with 10 varsity sports, and a performing arts center that hosts theatrical, musical and dance productions throughout the year. Admission to most of these events is free for DSC employees.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a LAB COORDINATOR.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Biology or closely related field and at least one year of experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. This position requires a working knowledge of computers and software packages, especially spreadsheets. Experience working in and the ability to teach biology, chemistry, and microbiology laboratories along with managerial experience is preferred.

THE ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY PENDING FISCAL APPROVAL IS $ 36,700.00

POSTED:  6/11/2021                                                  CLOSING DATE:  6/21/2021 at 5:00 p.m.

WORKING HOURS:  This position is a 40-hour work week and may require teaching in addition to evening and weekend hours as needed to ensure all laboratories are properly set up and taken down. Work schedule may vary from semester to semester.

NOTE: THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND NEED NOT REAPPLY.

REWARDS PACKAGE, FEATURES: 

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS 
• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF - VACATION LEAVE, SICK LEAVE, PERSONAL DAYS, SPRING BREAK, WINTER BREAK, AND OTHER HOLIDAYS 
• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) 
• FREE WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP AT OUR LEMERAND CENTER 
• EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with faculty and work study students to set up and take down laboratory experiments, laboratory and/or classroom demonstrations, including communicating with faculty regarding the updating of preparation sheets for laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
• Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates work-study students.
• Prepares and/or standardizes samples, media, bacteria, and solutions for laboratory experiments and projects in the biology, microbiology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology labs.
• Is responsible to enforce safety in the laboratory as the primary point of contact for the office of safety in the matters of hazardous waste storage and disposal, maintaining current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals on-site, and instructing all laboratory personnel in proper safety procedures.
• Coordinates inventory and stocking of the science preparation area; maintains laboratories and preparation areas in a safe, clean, and orderly manner, and properly maintains and coordinates service and repairs of instruments and equipment.
• Assists in the ongoing process of revising laboratory experiments that are written and published by the college.
• May teach up to nine (9) contact hours per week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  Applicants must have knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and practices, especially in Microbiology; good working knowledge of computers and software, especially spreadsheets; ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and written; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multiple task environment; ability to supervise work-study student and maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff, and students.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload his/her cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.      

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 386.506.4505 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DAYTONASTATE.EDU.                                                           

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS.  TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, CONTACT 386.506.4505.                                                                                       

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and veteran status.  For more details, read our policy at this site http://www.daytonastate.edu/hr/equalaccess.html  or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX at 386-506-3973 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Required Skills Required Experience

• Learn and follow LPR’s safety policies.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Adjust levers and depress pedals to control attachments such as boom, loads, man-baskets, and ball.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as friction and hydro cranes.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, and overhead potential hazards prior to beginning work.
• Align machines, loads, or overhead gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Know load charts, and wind charts in accordance with safe operating procedures.
• Drive and maneuver equipment, remove and place loads and distribute materials and equipment to designated areas.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
• Responsible for tear down and set up of crane and move in and out of crane from one location to the next.
• Talk to foremen and supervisors, and study instructions, plans, and diagrams, in order to establish work requirements.
• High level working knowledge of safe practices for load and crane rigging.
• Keep records of material and equipment usage, and problems encountered. Responsible for monthly maintenance logs, making sure they are turned in to Equipment Mgr. in a timely manner.
• Responsible for reporting any needed repairs to job GF/Superintendent and Equipment Mgr. and help facilitate repairs for crane that is being operated by operator.
• Perform related duties as assigned