Compensation
$43,070.00 Annual
Job Description Summary
The application deadline for this position has been extended to 11:59pm EST on June 5, 2025.
Santa Fe College’s (SF) Department of Natural Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and health providers. We also serve non-science major students with general education science courses to enhance their understanding and appreciation of science in their own lives, their community, and the world. The scientific disciplines within Natural Sciences include Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Physics.
The Academic Lab Manager is responsible for professional, technical work in providing supervision, management, support, and maintenance of the Chemistry laboratories at SF. The Academic Lab Manager supports lab courses within the prescribed curriculum by assisting in the preparation and design of labs in support of the laboratory classes, which includes ensuring a safe laboratory environment, ongoing inventory management, maintenance of simulation and lab equipment, faculty training of equipment, budget preparation, and supervision of lab assistants. Additionally, the Academic Lab Manager assists faculty in providing first-hand experiences that align with course concepts and provide hands-on, real-life opportunities.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
Maintains laboratory for instruction of students, to include preparing the equipment, reagents, and physical set-up for all lab classes of designated responsibility.
Stocks and orders supplies, arranges for equipment repairs and maintenance, and ensures labs are kept neat, orderly, and free of deleterious material that impedes educational opportunities.
Maintains the proper disposal of all toxic and biohazardous materials as well as regularly updates the disposal records.
Ensures the processing of deionized water is maintained and the gas supply is adequate.
Manages and maintains the determined expense budget for all laboratory expenses including equipment and consumables, as well as the budget allocated for lab staff wages.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge of laboratory equipment; updates equipment inventories regularly; and ensures all laboratory equipment and safety equipment is functioning properly.
Promotes, adheres to, and enforces all safety regulations for laboratory classes and laboratory preparations to include OSHA regulations, college rules and protocols, state regulations, and laboratory operation guidelines and safety rules and protocols.
Assists faculty with laboratory protocols and development of curriculum to ensure alignment of instruction in laboratory settings.
Communicates any lab needs to the Chair and applicable staff on a timely basis to maintain lab environment and equipment, which includes identifying and sourcing appropriate products for lab use such by obtaining multiple vendor quotes and advising on laboratory capital needs.
Provides support to faculty in the development and implementation of new equipment and technology-based scenarios.
Collaborates with faculty to ensure that lab instruction is coordinated and that all students receive adequate lab instruction, exposure to skills, and skill experience.
Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) files and ensures compliance with safety regulations; maintains warranty and maintenance information on all equipment; and completes and submits special reports as required.
Recruits, interviews, selects, and hires laboratory aides and provides proper safety training of all laboratory protocols, supplies and equipment locations, and applicable regulations at hire and when needed.
Communicates, collaborates, and maintains professional working relationships with community constituents, partners, and vendors.
Performs institutional duties, such as serving on college committees, attending intra- and interdepartmental meetings, event preparations, and other related functions as assigned.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Chair, Natural Sciences
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A bachelor’s degree in or related to Chemistry with two (2) years of related work experience and/or a combination of related education and experience equal to six (6) years.
Additional Requirements: Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20lbs routinely. Working knowledge of chemistry and general lab procedures and equipment. A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: First Aid and CPR certification.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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