Assistant Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt) •Part-Time / No Benefits

POSITION : Assistant Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

• Part-Time / No Benefits

H SU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION :  Academic Technical I

D EPARTMENT : Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

S UPERVISOR TITLE : Associate Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

F LSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

E XEMPTION : N / A

L OCATION :  HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE :  As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT – Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION :  Human Resources 325-670-1259 or

SUMMARY / SCOPE :

The Assistant Lab Coordinator will provide essential support for the biology and biochemistry labs and assist the lab coordinator in achieving their job functions.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Inventory lab supplies and disposable items

Inventory chemicals in all labs

Assist in coordinating labs with professors

Assist in the set up and tear down of labs

Assist the lab coordinator in properly disposing of chemical waste

Maintain and keep the stock rooms in order

Maintain and keep the labs in order

Retrieve supplies from the mailroom

Move items from stock room to labs and back

Assist the biology lab coordinator as needed

Assist the biology and biochemistry department head(s) as needed

Assist the associate dean as needed

Assist the dean as needed

Assist all faculty as needed

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

COMPETENCIES : This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and / or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes

responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when

necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills) :

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required. A degree in chemistry, biology, biomedical science or a related field is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.