Lab Administrator

The Division of Biology and Biochemistry at Alfred University seeks a qualified lab administrator for our teaching laboratories. The Biology Lab Administrator is responsible for teaching and research assistance for faculty and students in Biology, with preparation of diverse teaching materials for a range of upper and lower division biology and biochemistry courses being of highest priority. The lab administrator will oversee and organize laboratories and supplies, implement improved safety procedures, and maintain divisional facilities. The lab administrator will be responsible for hiring and managing a crew of student work study technicians.

The division of Biology and Biochemistry at Alfred University is a collaborative and collegial group of faculty and staff who are dedicated to teaching excellence. We look forward to welcoming a colleague who will provide essential support in our mission, and who demonstrates commitment to the values of our small-college environment.

Rate: $25.43-$26.90, 35 hours per week

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, and performs set-up and clean-up for Biology teaching labs to include (but not limited to) the following:
  • • Coordinate and prioritize requests from (multiple) divisional faculty for lab and course materials prep
    • Prepare chemical reagents and media for teaching and research labs, and oversee proper disposal
    • Working with organisms, maintain cultures, and ensure proper disposal
    • Gather materials and equipment, complete lab set-ups, and oversee clean-ups of laboratory classrooms and active learning spaces
    • Maintain a log and record of lab preps, calculations, recipes, and clean-up requirements for annual reference
• Supervises and instructs work study students:
  • Trains in proper procedures and assures proper and safe work
  • Coordinates schedules
  • Documents and assigns tasks and oversees time sheets
  • Oversees and supervises work
• Works independently and is aware of, understands, and maintains divisional compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEC and CDC regulations and guidelines related to chemical and biological hazards and waste
• Maintain chemical inventory-includes updating inventory, labeling, proper and safe storage, and proper disposal
• Responsible for monitoring, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous waste (BSLI and BSLII) and ensuring the division remains in compliance with all appropriate regulations
• Responsible for monitoring, treatment, and disposal of chemical waste, including Satellite Accumulation Area {SAA) inspections, disposal, and documentation
• Maintains a safe working environment, participate in safety training, and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Participates as a member of the BioSafety and Chemical Hygiene Committees, as relevant
• Maintains equipment and general supplies stocks for the division:
  • Maintains equipment (such as balances, centrifuges, microscopes, meters, spectrophotometers, deionized water system, autoclave, dishwasher, laptop computers) performing routine maintenance or coordination of contracts of external personnel as appropriate
  • Researches, writes, and updates procedures related to equipment use and maintenance
  • Keeps database of divisional equipment
  • Requests quotes, research, and order supplies and equipment to maintain common equipment and supplies - deals with multiple vendors
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Formal Eduaction:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, Masters preferred
• Experience:
  • ​​​​​​​ Equivalent one year of experience working in biology and/or chemistry laboratory
• Additional Knowledge/Skills:
  • ​​​​​​​ Uses own judgment in setting priorities; takes initiative in unexpected situations; stays current in techniques and standards of a modern biological teaching lab; and performs other tasks as requested
• Essential Functions:
  • With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level, be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations, and other higher mathematical operations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form. The individual must be able to work independently. The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance during the academic year is essential to the successful performance of this position. Other essential functions may be required

Physical Enviroment
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; Artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
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Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.