Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

POSITION: Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

H SU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Academic Technical I

D EPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

S UPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

F LSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

E XEMPTION: N/A

L OCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT - Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity's Statement of Faith.

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SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The LabCoordinator will be responsible for maintaining maintenance and warrantyrecords for lab equipment and will oversee the ordering of supplies forlaboratory courses. The coordinator will provide functional support to thefaculty in lab setup and break down. In that capacity, the coordinator willwork closely with the faculty and the department chairs of biology andchemistry and physical sciences. The coordinator will assist the departmentchairs with oversight of the student workers assigned to the lab(s) anddepartments.


HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in maintaining budgetsassigned, post expenses, reconcile monthly budget reports and trackdepartmental spending.

Supervise labassistants: hire and train all student workers (average 12-19 workers persemester). Fill all open TA positions. Monitor and verify student timecards. Assignstudent worker duties and ensure completion and assist lab workers as needed.


Lab Coordinatorresponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


Requisitions, purchase,track and inventory all lab supplies
Maintain purchasingrecords
Coordinator study labs
Maintain equipment andcoordinate maintenance and repair schedules
Maintain biologystockroom and all associated responsibilities to include chemical inventories,slide inventories, specimen inventories, etc.
Coordination ofstudents to worktables for Fall and Winter Preview in Biology

Assist faculty withlectures and labs as needed (cover classes for various professors).

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Thesupervisory responsibilities for this position are specific to student workers.


COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

JobKnowledge - Competentin required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resourceseffectively.

Cooperation - Establishes andmaintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offersassistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations;works actively to resolve conflicts.

Delegation - Delegates workassignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to workindependently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; providesrecognition for results.


Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust ofothers; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;commits to long hours of work when
necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time ornotifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriateaction beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipmentand materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Abilityto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts suchas probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solidgeometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Abilityto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;Spreadsheet software; Internet software.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college oruniversity required. A degree in chemistry, biology, biomedical science or arelated field is preferred.


Additional Requirements:


Mustbe self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Mustpossess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Mustbe organized, able to handle several projects simultaneously and be flexibleregarding tasks.

Theabove requirements will be validated through the written competencies providedby the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checksregarding past employment experience, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and tasteor smell. The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


Theemployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently liftand/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.


Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Full Time Non-Exempt/Hourly Staffposition.


A typical40-hour work week is expected during business hours, Monday - Friday (8AM -5PM) with one hour for lunch during the noon hour (12PM - 1PM). Must beavailable to work occasional overtime to cover evening labs, meet departmentaldeadlines, etc.


All hours worked beyond 40hours in a single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSAguidelines.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License andmaintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liabilitypolicy.


Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on andoff campus, as needed.


Additionaltravel may be required on occasion in order to attend training, etc.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.


In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.