Laboratory Coordinator and Manager
Brigham City, UT 
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Laboratory Coordinator and Manager


Requisition ID: 2024-7622
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Brigham City
Category: Teaching (non-Faculty)
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Statewide Campuses
Department: Statewide Campuses-Brigham City
Advertised Salary: Minimum $48,880; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Brigham City Region of USU is seeking a qualified laboratory coordinator and manager (Education Specialist II). This dynamic individual will oversee and teach anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and other laboratories. They will work to ensure that students understand the fundamentals of each course and strive to ensure positive learning experiences. They will oversee the cadaver lab and other biological and physical science labs and stockrooms. They will interact with students, work with teaching assistants and create an amazing learning environment. As part of their role, they will engage the community to help recruit students and help with on campus events such as the summer science camp. Working as a team player with faculty, they will be part of a team that is dedicated to students and success. The Educational Specialist is a staff position.


Responsibilities
  • Oversee and instruct anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and/or other laboratories with oversight from faculty.
  • Handle setup, instruction, and clean-up of each lab section.
  • Ensure that student learning is facilitated throughout the process.
  • Record and submit student lab grades as needed.Assist with curriculum development by revising and creating new laboratory experiences that interest students and help them understand laboratory objectives.
  • Ensure the correct delivery of laboratory procedures and safety as well as respect in the laboratory.
  • Oversee laboratory safety and maintain safety training records and course safety agreements for faculty, teaching assistance, volunteers, and others.
  • Coordinate cadavers swap out and ensure specimens are available and ready.
  • Maintain laboratory budgets, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, and take the lead on course fee revisions as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Be involved in promoting USU courses and programs by engaging high school instructors, medical personnel and other community members where appropriate.
  • Engage the community and other groups by providing tours, workshops, or other events such as the summer science camp.
  • Maintain positive faculty and staff relationships by being responsive to needs. Be cheerful and enthusiastic. Work effectively with other campuses and leadership.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in related field plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
  • Experience with instructing anatomy, physiology, or microbiology labs.
  • Ability to work with students and create positive learning experiences.
  • Experience with working with cadavers and handling dissections.
  • Proficient with technology and software related to teaching and lab oversight.
  • Responsive, creative, and able to work independently without strong oversight.
  • Ability to travel to events and activities within the Brigham City Region.
  • Ability to adapt schedule to cover evening and daytime laboratories and events.
  • Knowledge of and efficiency with laboratory record keeping, safety, and safety training.
  • Experience working in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master degree in a related field to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge of academic and/or vocational curricula.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
  • Program planning and implementation skills.
  • Ability to manage and facilitate educational programs.
  • Knowledge of educational methods and teaching strategies related to classroom activities.
  • Knowledge of current trends in education, including familiarity with national education standards.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
  3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**


Advertised Salary
Minimum $48,880; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024




Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

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USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

 

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Job Summary
Company
Utah State University
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Minimum $48,880; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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