The Lab Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry laboratories at the Campus to include preparing, implementing, and maintaining experiments for courses and providing instructional technical support to students and faculty.
Develops, improves, and troubleshoots lab experiments and determines quantities needed for experiments
Maintains all stations for each lab section and sets up all Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology experiments
Maintains Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry lab instruments, coordinates major upgrades, and makes minor repairs to lab instruments
Updates and maintains lab safety notebooks in teaching laboratories, adding new material from OSHA as it is received; and Identifies, classifies, labels, and stores hazardous waste for disposal
Provides technical assistance and information to faculty and students and determines the selection of instructional software titles with other department members
Develops evaluative guidelines for the acquisition of software applications and trains other department members in the use of these guidelines
Performs piloting/ testing of software titles for adoption in the department and department labs
Maintains an up-to-date database inventory of all department computer lab software applications; reviews and purchases instructional software and hardware
Works with the department faculty to train them in the use of multimedia classroom/lab facilities and assists them in developing digital instructional products
Develops website and online learning opportunities and establishes instructional objectives, timeliness, prescriptions, and assessments; reviews and researches new products and technological developments
Maintains computer equipment and software, and selects, orders, and maintains supplies and materials
Identifies needs for improvement; compiles data and prepares reports
Serves on committees and participates in professional development activities
Works with Department Chair and Faculty in grant writing and grant implementation
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills / Requirements
Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field and three (3) years related work experience
All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Ability to function independently in the laboratory, including preparing reagents, testing experiments, conducting trials to determine feasibility of modifications of procedures and designing alternate procedures aimed at solving immediate problems, reducing costs, or making most efficient use of available resources
Thorough knowledge of lab experiments
Working knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of the reagents needed in order to maximize efficient use of current resources and provide sufficient quantities of chemicals and appropriate equipment for all lab sections
Possess advanced computer and technology skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with students, faculty and staff
This function/position has been designated as essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College
Important Notes
This is an essential position
Miami Dade College - 30+ days ago
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