Assistant Laboratory Coordinator (Part Time)

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Assistant Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for providing critical knowledge and expertise for the safety and proper operations of each laboratory. This position assists and guides the implementation of protocols for the safe use of the laboratory equipment and materials by students and visitors. The Assistant Laboratory Coordinator oversees four labs within the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies (NUFS): three teaching labs, which are used for an average of 14 courses and 30 course sections each semester, and one Food Science research lab that includes sensory and basic research facilities used by students in the NUFS Master of Science program.

The position is a 10-month position and 25 hours a week with evening hours required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide laboratory support to classes as needed.

Purchase food and nonfood supplies using approved vendors.

Provide minor tech support and coordinate services with the College IT department when necessary.

Conduct inventory of food supplies, equipment, and cookbooks.

Ensure that all labs are fully equipped with required beakers, test tubes, and disposables.

Work with Bioraft to input chemical inventory.

Proactively monitor equipment used in the laboratory setting to ensure it is functioning properly; these include pH meters, water activity meters, face reader, freeze dryer, and any new equipment purchases.

Use the Department's OC Premier (Tracrite) software system, which is used to monitor inventory, and requisition food, supplies and equipment for the various laboratory experiments. Provide instruction and guidance to professors who are not familiar with the OC Premier (Tracrite) software system.

Fill orders for each assigned class and deliver to the classroom for production laboratories. Maintain laboratory chemicals and reagents in a safe and secure manner and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Ensure that safety and food sanitary guidelines are maintained and posted.

Ensure that laboratories are clean, sanitized, and secured.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REOUIRED:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Food/Nutrition, Food Science or Food Service Management

Minimum of one year of professional experience in a higher education or laboratory environment, or similar organization.

Ability to work in the evenings.

Serve Safe Certification from the Restaurant Association

Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Food Science and Food Service laboratory equipment including water distiller, freeze dryer, steam kettle and tilting braising pan. Ability to work within a multifaceted environment.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PREFERRED:

Master's degree from accredited college or university

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

DepartmentNutrition and Food Studies/Lab Services

Position TypeProfessional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2), or email .

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