Science Storeroom Coordinator

this position is responsible for student laboratory preparation (both

biology and chemistry), adherence to OSHA regulations regarding

hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials (all campuses), and

keeping the College's Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control plans

up-to-date. The incumbent consults with faculty to identify equipment

and supplies needed to support instruction; independently maintains the

identified inventory of equipment and supplies, ordering and receiving

needed items per college procedure; organizes and maintains storage

facilities consistent with OSHA regulations in the science storeroom,

MERTS campus, and Art Department; performs (or arranges for) maintenance

of laboratory equipment; supervises handling of hazardous and

biohazardous waste including proper disposal; and prepares laboratory

materials for the science lab sessions. May coordinate the work of

student employees. Reports to: Dean of Transfer Education Essential

duties 1. Consults with instructional faculty using the storeroom

resources to set desired level of equipment and supplies and needed

laboratory setups 2. Maintains inventory of chemicals, specimens,

supplies, and equipment in college laboratories and storerooms on the

Lexington and MERTS campuses. Orders supplies, chemicals, and equipment.

Researches technical information and prices including from state

contracts for preparing requisitions. Effectively recommends materials

for the labs based on quality and price. Coordinates expenditure of

available storeroom budgets, maintains record of storeroom supplies

expenditures; makes local purchases, including travel to vendors, of

expendable supplies using open purchase orders or petty cash procedures.

3. Receives ordered materials and equipment, files the appropriate

paperwork, inventories the items, and stores the items in the

appropriate areas. Troubleshoots ordering mistakes and omissions. 4.

Maintains and organizes science rooms and laboratories. In charge of

writing, updating, and maintaining the Chemical Hygiene and Exposure

control plans. Responsible for safety inspections and recordkeeping.

Maintains SDS documentation. Properly labels, categorizes, treats, and

stores hazardous waste until off-site transport is possible. Transports

(or arranges for transport) hazardous waste to proper receiving site. 5.

Performs (or arranges for) on-going maintenance of storeroom and science

laboratory equipment. Performs minor equipment repairs. 6. Prepares

laboratory materials, equipment, solutions, etc. for science laboratory

and instructor demonstration activities in anticipation of the need for

them (in consultation with instructors). Records materials list and

setup notes for lab activities for replication. Prepares and assist in

distributing take home lab kits or activities. 7. Selects, orients,

trains (including safety training), and oversees student employees in

the storeroom. 8. Attends Safety Committee meetings. 9. Acts as the

Safety Officer in the Incident Command System program at the college.