Lab Co-ordinator

Texila American University is looking to fill the vacancy for a Laboratory Coordinator. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Liaise with teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
• Assist teaching staff with demonstrations.
• Assist teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment during experiments.
• Advise and assist teaching staff in safety matters relating to the laboratory.
• Demonstrate laboratory techniques to teaching staff/students.
• Assist with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department.
• Prepare solutions, stains and media for use in the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations.
• Assist with security of laboratory and equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment.
• Assist with labelling, storage, stocktaking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
• Service and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment.
• Develop maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment.
• Attend appropriate professional development.
• Liaise with organizations and industries for purpose of acquiring equipment etc.
• Liaise with other schools to share resources.
• Supervise the work of the Laboratory Assistant.
• Assist in the coordination of the professional development of the Laboratory Assistant(s).
• Assist with Inventory of Supplies and ensure effective usage
• Ensure necessary records/logbooks are updated on a daily basis
• Deliver the support service in a professional and competent manner.
• In absence of other Lab staff, to take responsibility of all lab activities.
• Maintain arms-length conduct with all students.
• Perform any other lawful duties assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications
Education: CAPE

• Skill: Statistical Analysis

How to Apply
Send your application to marlon.a@tau.edu.gy.