Laboratory Coordinator jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Laboratory Coordinator- C - Biology
  • Vassar College
  • Poughkeepsie, NY FULL_TIME
  • Vassar College

    Laboratory Coordinator- C - Biology

    Department: Biology Department
    Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time
    Work Schedule:
    Employee Type: Staff
    Posting Date: 08/09/2022
    Union Representation: CWA
    Posting Number: AS263P
    Pay Rate: $17.31 per hour

    About Vassar College
    Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

    Position Summary and Responsibilities
    The Biology Laboratory Coordinator prepares and maintains teaching laboratories for various courses, including, but may not be limited to courses from our intermediate-level curricular areas: (1) physiology, natural history, and ecology, and (2) genetics and cellular biology. Courses are at the introductory and intermediate level. The Biology Laboratory Coordinator also performs a wide variety of other fundamental tasks for the department. This position is full-time, 37.5 hours/week, for the academic year, 38 weeks/year.

    Responsibilities:

    Biology laboratory course support:
    • Prepare and organize supplies, materials, solutions, and equipment for laboratory sessions. Reserve equipment when necessary. Clean up after laboratory sessions. Print laboratory manuals for some courses. Maintain procedural information on how to prepare a laboratory course.
    • Assist faculty during laboratory sessions as needed, typically by guiding students in equipment use and driving for field trips.
    • Assist with teaching students how to use equipment and other resources for their independent research.
    • Care of live organisms, which requires specific knowledge of plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and bacterial and viral cultures.
    • Computer management: Schedule computer requests, move carts between laboratories as needed. Physically and digitally clean computers after student use. Install and update software needed for laboratory courses.
    • Supervise student laboratory assistants.
    • Course purchases and budgeting: Research products, price and place orders for laboratories. Keep track of spending to stay within allocated budget and reconcile budget when necessary.



    Course development:
    • Meet with faculty to discuss planning and implementation of laboratory protocols. Research, test, and revise protocols.

    Facilities and equipment support:
    • Respond to building and facilities problems. Coordinate among Facilities Operations staff, outside companies, and faculty for repair work or restoration of services.
    • Move and reconfigure teaching laboratory spaces if required.
    • Coordinate with faculty and staff on the use of spaces and equipment that are shared among departments/programs.
    • Assist with maintenance and coordination of repairs for equipment.
    • Assist with coordination of new equipment purchases.
    • Periodically assess and assist with calibration of analytical equipment.
    • Coordinate computer repairs and allocations with CIS.
    • Design and build scientific apparatus.
    • Assist with teaching other staff and faculty across the Division about new instrumentation, protocols, and software.
    • Assist in the greenhouse/phytotron room when student assistants are unavailable or when Greenhouse Manager is not present.
    • Assist faculty with the Herbarium as needed.
    Safety Compliance:
    • Train student laboratory assistants in chemical, radioactive, hazardous waste, biohazard, and field safety procedures.
    • Maintain up-to-date certification for OSHA, EPA, and IACUC.
    Inventory and organization:
    • Coordinate usage and location of laboratory and field equipment. Update digital inventories and asset-tagged equipment.
    • Maintain the stockroom and restock general use consumables.
    • Receive and distribute packages.
    • Manage department teaching collections of organisms.
    Other roles:
    • Serve on department operational committees.
    • Participate in routine staff meetings and occasional departmental meetings.
    • Other duties as assigned.



    Qualifications
    • Bachelors degree (or higher) in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field is required.
    • A minimum of three years of professional experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
    • Must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work well on a team, and be able to work independently.
    • Must be self-motivated, display initiative in accomplishing tasks, and be a good problem solver.
    • Must be willing to learn new tasks as needed to support the laboratory work of the department.
    • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and internet research.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
    • Maintain up-to-date certification for OSHA, EPA, and IACUC


    Special Instructions to Applicants
    To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

    For full consideration applicants should apply by:

    All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2782.
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Nursing Laboratory Coordinator
  • SUNY Ulster
  • Stone, NY FULL_TIME
  • Nursing Laboratory CoordinatorFulltime, 12 months per yearSalary: $51,500 The Nursing Laboratory Coordinator for the Skills Lab and Simulation Lab is a 12-month OPAP Level IV position that will plan, ...
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Reactor Refueling Engineer (Entry Level)
  • Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • Milton, NY FULL_TIME
  • About Us Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encou...
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Senior Reactor Refueling Engineer
  • Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • Milton, NY FULL_TIME
  • About Us Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encou...
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Crane Operator-Spec Cranes
  • Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • Milton, NY FULL_TIME
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Principal Reactor Refueling Engineer
  • Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • Milton, NY FULL_TIME
  • About Us Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encou...
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Medical Specialist 2
  • New York State Civil Service
  • Thiells, NY
  • Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Medical Specialist 2 Occupational Category Health Care, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LAB TECH
  • The Judge Group
  • Hudson, NY
  • Job Description Lab Technician - Hudson, NYThis is a salaried, non-exempt position. Job Summary:Under limited supervisio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(Physician) Medical Specialist 2
  • Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Thiells, NY
  • Job Description Job Description EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT EOA #: 23-061RR EOA DATE: March 15, 2024 REPLY BY: S...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Color Cosmetic Chemist
  • Intercos America Inc.
  • Congers, NY
  • Senior Color Cosmetic Chemist The Senior Color Cosmetic chemist works on different color cosmetic projects (from emulsio...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Geologist - Hydrogeologist
  • C.T. Male Associates
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • C.T. Male Associates, a multi-discipline consulting firm in the Northeast, is seeking a driven and hands-on Environmenta...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemist
  • Insight Global
  • Stamford, CT
  • ENTRY LEVEL CHEMISTS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY! Length: 1 year contract Qualifications: 1+ years of industry experience Strong...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CLERK/PHLEBOTOMIST
  • Westchester Medical Center
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Under the direction of the Lab Central Supervisor/Coordinator, the Clerk/Phlebotomist functions as a phlebotomist follow...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Lab Tech
  • Global Channel Management Inc.
  • Stamford, CT
  • About the job Packaging Lab Tech Packaging Lab Technician needs retail packaging field in a manufacturing environment or...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat of Dutchess County. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 32,736. Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson Valley midway between New York City and Albany, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The name derives from a word in the Wappinger language, roughly U-puku-ipi-sing, meaning "the reed-covered lodge by the little-water place", referring to a spring or stream feeding into the Hudson River south of the present downtown area. Poughkeepsie...
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Income Estimation for Laboratory Coordinator jobs
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Poughkeepsie, New York area prices
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