Lab Coordinator

Salary: $42,870.00 Annually
Location : Flagler/Palm Coast
Job Type: Staff - Full-Time
Job Number: 202500552
Department: School of Biological & Physical Sciences
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a closely related field
• One (1) year of related experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing laboratories and supporting classroom demonstrations for instructional activities, including laboratory setup, teardown, preparation of materials and reagents as directed by instructors, and the cleaning, maintenance, and storage of glassware, equipment, and instrumentation. Ensure preparation rooms and laboratories are maintained in a clean, safe, functional, and organized condition that supports effective teaching and learning.
• Responsible for maintaining the laboratory budget and managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies needed for instructional laboratories. Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and efficient use of resources, and coordinate purchasing activities with department personnel, including the Chair, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and other laboratory staff, as well as College departments such as Information Technology, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for hiring and supervising work-study students, maintaining proper paperwork for the hiring and supervision processes, including communicating with Financial Aid.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records, documentation, and procedures related to the acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals, including compliance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations. Coordinate and schedule hazardous waste collection and disposal activities, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and ensure all required chemical inventory and safety records are current and accessible.
• Responsible for developing, updating, and communicating laboratory safety and operational procedures, and ensuring that all laboratory personnel-including full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, laboratory staff, and work-study students-are informed of and trained on proper laboratory practices, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• May teach up to 9 contact hours.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)

This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.
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Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:

Health Insurance:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Options:

• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
• State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP)
• 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts

Supplemental Insurance:

• College Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Sick Leave Pool
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Holidays & College Breaks

Holidays:
Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Washington's Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving & the following day
• Christmas Day

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note: Adjunct, part-time and temporary full-time staff may be eligible for certain benefits if qualification criteria are met.