Science Lab Coordinator 071822-001C

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Science Lab Coordinator on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida. 

Responsible for the management and oversight of the Cocoa Science Labs (Chemical, Biological, Microbiological and Physical Sciences) with emphasis on setting up and breaking down lab exercises as well as maintaining OSHA, HAZMAT, and required SDS standards.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Associates Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a science discipline (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics).
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Ability to perform chemical calculations and prepare chemical solutions.
• Ability to track consumable inventory.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of Science equipment.
• Ability to maintain and cultivate live specimens.
• Knowledge in the use, storage, and SDS regulations regarding lab chemicals, supplies, waste, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, safety issues, and regulations and ability to disseminate this information to faculty and students
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities unable to obtain a driver’s license.  In such cases, a valid Florida I.D. is required
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
• Works inside in a laboratory and office environment and may occasionally work outside in various weather conditions.
• Works with scientific equipment.
• Works with hazardous chemicals and pathogenic bacteria.

The annual salary is $30,000.  Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position.  Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement.  Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Applications will be accepted from July 26, 2022 through August 4, 2022; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.  Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day.  This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. 

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

NOTE TO APPLICANT

Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work. 

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES

Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: resources@easternflorida.edu 

Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/administration-departments/human-resources/employment-needs-opportunities/employment-opportunities.cfm

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college

Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.

An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.

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