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Environmental Science Laboratory Coordinator

University of San Francisco

R0010832

USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Environmental Science Laboratory Coordinator

Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for eligible faculty, staff, and their families through its 25+ benefits and wellness programs, including medical, dental, vision, childcare subsidy, tuition remission, retirement contributions, and much more.

The College of Arts and Sciences pairs a rigorous academic curriculum with an urban, global perspective. The college's vision of success involves both the head and the heart, giving students the skills and compassion to fashion a more just and humane world. This full-time position is a terrific opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player inspired to help realize this vision.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Technical Staff and the Chair of the Environmental Science (ENVS) Department, the Environmental Science Laboratory Coordinator oversees the activities related to delivering the laboratory curriculum in the Department of Environmental Science.

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Independently manage the organization and cleanliness of the Environmental Science Department's teaching labs and prep spaces.

• Operate, conduct routine maintenance, and train others in the use of lab equipment and instrumentation within the ENVS lab/field curriculum.

• Coordinate third-party servicing of department instruments.

• Manage the department's laboratory operating budget.

• Coordinate the submission of purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies used in ENVS and the Masters in Environmental Management (MSEM) teaching and departmental research labs.

• Preparation, setup, and takedown of weekly lab exercises for various courses within the ENVS and MSEM lab/field curriculum.

• Manage an inventory of chemicals, general supplies, laboratory/field equipment (including shared camping supplies), and computational resources used in ENVS and MSEM lab/field curriculum.

• Maintain a library of standard operating procedures, prep notes, and datasheets for use within the ENVS and MSEM lab/field curriculum.

• Coordinate the timely disposal of hazardous materials generated by educational laboratories.

• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor student workers to assist in the duties outlined above.

• Collaborate with ENVS faculty to develop, test, and troubleshoot experiments and procedures within the ENVS and MSEM lab/field curriculum

• Communicate and enforce laboratory safety protocols to Teaching Assistants and students.

• Serve as a Building Marshal within the University's Emergency Response Team as needed.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Courses supported

• ENVS 100L - Understanding our Environment

• ENVS 110L - Intro to Environmental Science

• ENVS 210L - Ecology and Human Impacts

• ENVS 212L - Air & Water

• ENVS 410L - Capstone: Environmental Monitoring

• ENVS 315L - Hydrology

• ENVS 320L - Restoration Ecology

• ENVS 321L - Wetland Ecology

• ENVS 325L - California Ecosystems

• ENVS 390L - Special Topic: Field Botany

• ENVS 390L - Special Topic: Marine Environments

• ENVS 392 - Environmental Microbiology

• MSEM 623 - Graduate California Ecosystems

• MSEM 626 - Graduate Wetland Ecology

• MSEM 628 - Graduate Stream and Riparian Ecology

• ENVM 632 Marine Resources

• MSEM 634 - Graduate Field Survey Methods

• MSEM 680 - Special Topic: Field Botany

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental science or related science.

• Two years of lab experience in environmental science or related science, preferably in an academic setting.

• Knowledge of and skill in independently preparing laboratory reagents and solutions.

• Expertise in chemical and biological laboratory techniques.

• Competence in college-level mathematics.

• Experience with record keeping and data management.

• Knowledge of and skill in operating lab instruments and scientific equipment.

• Knowledge of lab safety procedures.

• Skill with computers, including file handling, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

• Training, knowledge, and skill in repairing, adjusting, and maintaining instruments, including many of the following:

• Spectrophotometers, incubators, analytical balances, PH Meters, air samplers, water testing equipment (Sondes), and microscopes.

• Must have a valid California state driver's license.

• Must be able to carry and lift 50 lbs from the floor to the lab table.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff.

• Understanding of and commitment to USF's Vision, Mission and Values in creating a learning environment that nurtures a faith that does justice.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$69,000-79,000 annualized salary, commensurate with experience

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6147443.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.

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