Laboratory Coordinator, Life Sciences at Tyler Junior College – Tyler, Texas

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for managing the daily operations and instructional support of the college’s life sciences laboratories. This position ensures that lab activities run smoothly, safely, and effectively to support student learning and faculty instruction. The coordinator prepares and organizes materials, models, specimens, and equipment for multiple course sections, maintaining a high standard of accuracy, cleanliness, and safety within the lab environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory supplies in the laboratories and prep rooms/stock rooms.
• Responsible for the setup and teardown of laboratories every week.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory supplies daily.
• Maintains/repairs laboratory equipment, as necessary.
• Arranges for laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.
• Disposes of laboratory wastes according to safety guidelines.
• Supervises student laboratory assistants and trains them in safe laboratory practices.
• Serves as department resource to faculty, staff, and students regarding the laboratory procedures/guidelines.
• Under the guidance of faculty, prepares requisition requests for purchase orders pertaining to laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records of purchase orders.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains SDS books in the laboratories.
• Coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in cooperation with faculty and disability services office.
• Attends department meetings and other meetings pertaining to laboratory matters.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Collaborating/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Math Skills, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Typing/Word Processing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise student assistants.

Work Environment: Work is rarely required outside of normal business hours.

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting up to 20 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Travel Required: Yes – travel to TJC North, TJC Jacksonville, TJC Rusk

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Required Education

Associate’s degree in biology or related field.

Required Experience

One year of related laboratory experience.

Preferred Education

Experience in laboratory coordination or teaching assistance.

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.

Knowledge of OSHA and institutional laboratory safety standards.

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

Knowledge of and experience with standard laboratory equipment.

Knowledge of current laboratory methods and of basic first-aid procedures.

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• May have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

*Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment, and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.