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Science Lab Coordinator Full-Time
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Position Number: 5137337
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Science Lab Coordinator Full-Time

Salary: $58,564.32 - $63,808.68 Annually
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Union
Division: Arts and Sciences
Job Number: 2324-00059
Closing: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Clackamas Community College seeks to hire a Science Lab Coordinator. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

Perform technical work and manage all aspects of a supporting laboratory stockroom. Order, receive, maintain and issue laboratory supplies and equipment. Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory courses. Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer for science laboratories.

Essential Job Functions:

Order, receive and maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment, chemicals and living materials sufficient to meet instructional needs. Maintain inventory, maintenance and repair records. Schedule routine equipment maintenance.
Prepare materials for use in lab environment.
Review lab curriculum to ensure necessary materials can be constructed, prepare or purchased in a timely manner.
Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer. Create and implement related safety training, procedures and hazardous waste management plan. Maintain chemical inventory, assign hazard rating, and chemical storage location. Meet with science department faculty members as needed to update or implement additions or revisions to the Chemical Hygiene Plan to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assistance to students on independent research projects.
Maintain cooperative working relationship with College staff, other organizations, and the public.
Implement and follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Auxiliary Job Functions:

Provide assistance to other college personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

The education and/or work experience sections of your online application form must demonstrate that you meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. The information on the cover letter/resume will not substitute for the completed application.

Minimum Requirements:

Broad knowledge of life, physical or environmental sciences, specifically chemistry, biology, microbiology, botany and zoology.
Thorough knowledge of safe lab procedures, hazardous waste management, and proper handling methods of associated materials.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications software.
Equivalent to a four year university degree in science, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands of the Position:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis such as incubators, ovens, microscopes, spectrometers, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while preparing lab supplies and operating equipment such as computer keyboard, microscopes, spectroscopes, balances, meters, etc.
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Work occurs in a science laboratory environment and requires use of protective gear due to exposure to chemicals

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of the Science Department Chair.

Additional Information

Application Information:

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following documents.

Current Resume
Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
Unofficial transcripts
If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Veterans' Preference:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
Documents Required for Veteran's Preference
Oneof the following:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)

-OR-
Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension

-OR-
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
1. A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
  
  -OR-
2. Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC's most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on CCC properties for the last three calendar years.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/4429457/science-lab-coordinator-full-time