Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC3197Advertised Title Coordinator Molecular Science Lab Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 010940 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Biology Minimum Position Qualifications
Master's degree in Biology or relevant area and one (1) year of laboratory experience in Biology. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.
Special Conditions Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. May need to work beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 01/19/2023 Closing Date 02/02/2023 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $42,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
The position may sometimes require a non-standard work schedule. Schedules that vary from the 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday, the Monday through Friday workweek, and/or 37.5 hours per week are considered to be non-standard.
Special Instructions to Applicants Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
Supervises a full-time laboratory assistant and graduate teaching assistants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general biology and microbiology. Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures. Possess an excellent knowledge of general biology and microbiology. Must have computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs. Knowledge of hazardous material handling techniques, strong supervisory skills. Must possess computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs. Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures, knowledge of hazardous material handling techniques.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains all bacterial cultures used for teaching and research; orders new and replacement cultures as necessary.
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Maintains all MSDS records and alcohol records; updates hazardous materials records; maintains all other required records.
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Monitors and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies; orders any necessary supplies.
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Oversees operations of Division's laboratories; ensures that laboratories are kept clean and stocked; answers questions and assists students.
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Oversees the organization and provision of teaching materials used in laboratory including handouts and syllabi.
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Prepares all special culture media needed for research and teaching.
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Supervises Laboratory Assistant; assigns tasks; monitors performance; provides guidance and direction.
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Supervises student workers assisting in lab maintenance; Trains/monitors/assists/instructs graduate teaching assistants; conducts weekly meetings for teaching assistants
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Monitors all microscopes/equipment. Schedules/supervises repairs or maintenance.
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Assists faculty in developing an online version of the microbiology for nurses course and the associated labs. Maintains the course once it is established.
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Teaches up to 6 credit hours/semester of lecture or laboratory sections depending on departmental needs.
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May be asked to give a lecture in microbiology or general/intro biology in the event that a faculty member can not give a lecture.
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Performs as the DOT Hazmat Certificated officer in the department. Will need to take the DOT Hazmat Certification upon arrival in position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
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