Job description

Please apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcollege/

Salary & Benefits: Starting Salary is $40,836.58 per the Santa Fe College Salary Schedule. Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.

Classification: Full-time, Technical/Professional, Pay Grade PT3, Exempt

Location: Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, Florida, 32615.

Overview: Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Santa Fe College Biotechnology Programs is seeking an Academic Lab Manager to assist in the management and maintenance of the Perry Center labs. This position is also responsible for the operational readiness of the labs. This requires ensuring a safe laboratory environment, ongoing inventory management, maintenance of simulation and lab equipment, faculty training of equipment, budget preparation, and supervision of the student assistants.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Prepare the equipment, reagents, and physical set-up for all lab classes offered at the Perry Center experiments, and supervise lab assistants performing the same activities during all weeks of scheduled classes.

· Maintain current inventory of all equipment (including models) used in the labs and classrooms.

· Maintain current inventory status of all consumables.

· Communicate lab needs to faculty on timely basis to maintain lab environment and equipment.

· Work with the administrative assistant to manage the determined expense budget for the laboratory expenses including small equipment and consumables, and the budget allocated for lab staff wages.

· Advise the department chair on laboratory capital needs.

· Identify and source appropriate products for lab use, including obtaining multiple vendor quotes.

· Enforce OSHA regulations for all Perry Center laboratory classes and laboratory preparations.

· Promote and adhere to all recognized safety practices and standards.

· Maintain cleanliness and neatness of all lab areas, including prep areas.

· Maintain MSDS files and overseeing its implementation.

· Maintain proper disposal of all toxic and biohazard materials and maintenance of disposal records.

· Assist with the interviewing, hiring, scheduling and supervision of work study students, educational aides and part-time, temporary support employees.

· Train, manage, and evaluate student and laboratory assistants for staffing, monitoring, and maintaining CLS laboratories.

· Ability to install and maintain all lab and simulation equipment including the ability to troubleshoot and perform simple repairs.

· Provide support to faculty in the development and implementation of new equipment and technology.

· Program simulation scenarios and troubleshoots scenarios when needed.

· Maintain warranty and maintenance information on equipment and anatomical mannequins.

· Request work orders through college and vendors for room and equipment maintenance.

· Prepare required data and reports student fee request every three years.

· Assist in the preparation of events.

· Communicate, collaborate and maintain working relationships with community constituents, partners, and vendors

· Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

Reports to: Director, Perry Center

Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree in science or health-related field and (2) two years of related in experience in inventory management, including inventory, ordering, and receiving or Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field and (4) four years of related experience in inventory management, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.

Additional Requirements: Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20lbs routinely. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Familiarity of the health care or industrial biotechnology environment. Familiarity with learning management systems, such as CANVAS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

· Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

· Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF Employment Application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, as well as college transcripts to be considered for this position. College transcripts should be submitted to confirm academic qualifications. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to any employment offer when academic credentials are the basis for meeting minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes.

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.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to our equity officer.

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,836.58 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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