Job Title

Technical Laboratory Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Technical Laboratory Coordinator, under general direction, coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of a laboratory. Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices.Responsibilities: - Coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of multiple teaching laboratories. Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices as related to university and Forensic Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) criteria.

-Oversees procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies, chemical storage, safety labeling and inventory control. Maintains inventory supplies and records. (10%) • Oversees the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and instrumentation and arranges for repairs. Evaluates existing laboratory facilities and recommends improvements.

• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for the laboratories as related to university and FEPAC criteria. Develops procedures for the use of laboratory instrumentation.

  -Ensures proper storage, handling, and disposal of laboratory waste.

• Assists in the development and update of instructional materials for teaching laboratories. Assists in the development and testing of new experiments and curricula.

  -Supervises and trains Graduate Assistants Teaching (GAT) and Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULA) in the handling and preparation of laboratory materials, and the delivery of laboratory content and activities.

  -Participates in the evaluation of GAT and ULA performance.

  -Assists in the assignment of teaching assignments for laboratory sections. May teach undergraduate lab courses, including technical writing instruction. May teach undergraduate lecture courses.

  -Other dutikes as required.

Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.-Three years of related experience in laboratory operations.

Preferred Education:

-Master's Degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Knowledge of computers and mainframe environments.

Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment.

Oral and written communication skills.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Additional information:

-Individuals with prior experience working in forensics labs will potentially be able to develop a new FIVS course based on their specialty, or to instruct an existing FIVS course.

Please attach to your completed application:

CV/Resume

Letter of Interest

List of References with emails and daytime phone numbers

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan