Chemistry/Biochemistry Laboratory Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
Nov 21, 2024
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Berks is seeking a laboratory coordinator for biochemistry and chemistry teaching laboratories. This position involves the preparation of laboratories for students taking biochemistry, molecular biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry labs. Work includes basic molecular biology and biochemistry prep as well as organic and general chemistry prep. The coordinator prepares all solutions, reagents and media, allocates supplies, maintains flow of supplies for laboratory sections, implements continual safety policies, maintains equipment, cleans glassware, and performs other lab duties as needed. The coordinator interacts regularly with the teaching faculty to ensure continuity among sections of the same course and to ensure weekly preparation of each laboratory. Coordinate operational activities in life sciences research or instructional laboratories; provide support services to researchers, faculty, students, and technicians Oversee laboratory security, efficiency, and quality control; develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols Serve as laboratory safety officer; ensure laboratories and equipment are maintained and operated in compliance with safety regulations; coordinate activities with University environmental health and other safety compliance officers; maintain records Assist faculty and researchers plan labs and experiments; make equipment, material, and supply recommendations; design/develop equipment specifications; set up and demonstrate equipment technology; calculate and prepare chemical solutions; pilot test experiments Provide academic activity support; guide students during lab activities including field opportunities and research projects; review, analyze, and advise on project feasibility; schedule laboratories and facilitate set up/tear down; provide class coverage; proctor exams Contribute to research project advancement; collect, compile, and process data Compile project funding and sourcing information; develop and maintain source relationships; assist with research and grant proposals Coordinate equipment, supply, and labware purchases, ordering, inventory, maintenance, repair, and storage; secure competitive pricing; reconcile invoices and maintain records; establish and maintain vendor and sales representative relationships Coordinate use and reporting of research budget and funds Report laboratory use and research progress data, including testing activities and technical issues; write reports and maintain logs Minimum Education, Bachelor's Degree, Minimum Experience, 1+ years of relevant experience, Equivalency, Or an equivalent combination of education and experience The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. 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