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Lab Assistant/Coordinator

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72943
  • Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
  • BIOLOGY (Central Virginia)
  • Central Virginia Community College

Title: Lab Assistant/Coordinator

Agency: Central Virginia Community College

Location: Lynchburg - 680

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Full time Classified position, pay commensurate with training and experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:


Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

This position provides support and assistance to the Sciences program within the Arts and Sciences Division of the college and aligns with the overall mission of CVCC. Responsibilities include the general support of the Sciences programs through the coordination of all science laboratory activities. Core responsibilities for this position include the setup and breakdown of the science labs, particularly general biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for the inventory and ordering of necessary supplies and equipment, along with maintenance of the financial records. It will be important to maintain an on-going working relationship with faculty and administration to ensure effective student learning. Appropriate maintenance of the stockrooms and hazardous materials is of paramount importance. 
Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in a field directly related to the physical sciences. Experience in science laboratory set up and break down within a higher education environment. Knowledge and commitment to the adherence of current, local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA), along with knowledge for the care and disposal of hazardous and waste materials. Knowledge of general science lab equipment and precision instruments and ability to perform basic repairs. Strong organizational and analytical skills to ensure well-maintained and clean stockrooms and storage. Understanding of budgeting and financial records of supplies and equipment. Basic chemistry knowledge to prepare necessary lab solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationship with science faculty, and a diverse college staff and student population. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and other pertinent software packages.
Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in Chemistry.
Previous experience in the maintenance of science laboratory. 
Experience in higher education and/or community college.
Knowledge of state government agencies and their operations.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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