Natural Sciences Lab Coordinator

Lincoln Memorial University   Harrogate, TN   Full-time
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Position Title Natural Sciences Lab Coordinator
Department School of Math & Science
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Lab Coordinator for the School of Mathematics and Sciences is responsible for safety, organization, student/faculty/staff safety training, and supplies management for the natural sciences teaching laboratories. This person also is responsible for coordinating facilities use by graduate students who require the use of the wet labs or the instrumentation of the School of Mathematics and Sciences. The Lab Coordinator monitors and maintains the safe and sustained operation of the schools laboratory instruments/equipment and responds to any alerts or safety concerns as they arise even if they occur outside of the universitys normal operating hours.
Required Qualifications
*Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; *laboratory management experience 
Preferred Qualifications
*Safety training certification; *Experience managing undergraduate students.
Physical Demands
Campus Harrogate
Job Duty

Job Duty
train student lab assistants, faculty, and staff in safe and compliant laboratory practices;
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maintain records of safety training, incident reporting and resolution, hazardous wastes disposal, and chemical inventory;
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coordinate with IS to manage the Research Lab (MANS 422) swipe access list;
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archive student lab safety agreements for all lab classes each semester;
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initiate lab materials orders;
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receive lab materials;
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collaborate with faculty in supervising student lab assistants;
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organization of common lab materials;
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regular testing of ductless fume hood safety;
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testing of autoclave function;
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maintain safe and sustained operation of instruments/equipment;
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monitor and respond to any safety alerts associated with the -80 C freezers;
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coordinate the transfer and preservation of research materials in the event of a failure in the -80 C freezers;
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respond and coordinate a containment response in the case of an autoclave leak;
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collaborate with student lab assistants to maintain cleanliness of labs;
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maintaining list of service companies for lab instruments;
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perform minor instrument maintenance including microscopes;
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operate lab computers and computer interfaced equipment;
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coordinate maintenance, cleanliness, and fuel needs for the CMRC vehicles,
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assist with special projects;
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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;
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participate on university committees;
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maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times;
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maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position;
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complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;
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perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S01626P
Job Open Date 12/02/2021
Job Close Date 04/30/2022
Open Until Filled No
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About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN