DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Working collaboration with Department Chair and faculty: Supervises a multi-disciplined science (biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy focus) laboratory team and manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the laboratories to includesupervising and training staff, conducting performance evaluations, termination, and disciplinary recommendations, participating in hiring, and prioritizing and assigning work; Participates in the planning, preparation, delivery, and removal of lab experiments; provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students; Provides responsive support for daily classroom operations; Develops OSHA and laboratory training; Maintains facility equipment; Serves as the campus Lab Safety Officer and implements all aspects of safety to ensure compliance with college, local, state, and federal laws; Plans, designs, coordinates, and recommends facility changes and equipment needs; communicates with outside vendors and makes recommendations for purchases; Plans and drafts the laboratory operating budget; Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience and/or ability to:

• Supervise various levels of staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work, participating in hiring; termination, and disciplinary recommendations, conducting performance evaluations and training staff;
• Determine science laboratory facility equipment needs/changes;
• Evaluate science laboratory operations and activities for effectiveness;
• Develop OSHA and laboratory training;
• Research related new products and technology;
• Perform equipment repair and maintenance;
• Recognize and solve problems;
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships in a diverse environment.

Demonstrated skills in and knowledge of:

• Biology, chemistry, astronomy,  and/or microbiology
• Management and operation of a multi-discipline area laboratory;
• Leadership and personnel management principles; training principles;
• Preparation of various statistics and reports related to assigned areas of responsibility;
• Customer service principles;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Budget administration principles; record keeping techniques;
• Applicable computer programs and equipment;
• Lab Safety.

Experience, Education and Licensing: 

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, and/or chemistry,
• Two years Laboratory Specialist level experience in one of the above areas, and
• One year supervisory experience  or,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

Must be able to obtain HAZMAT and OSHA certifications and any other certifications necessary to meet state requirements.

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the “How to Apply” section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position. 

OTHER INFORMATION: Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. May be subjected to travel. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit the following materials to Human Resources Department, District Office, Building D, location code 1180:

1. Completed and signed “Pima County Community College Application for Employment – Staff Position”.  Do not say, “See résumé” in lieu of a completed application.
2. Complete and comprehensive résumé.
3. Letter of Interest that addresses your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to this assignment.

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
• Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under “How to Apply” have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
• Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
• The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
•  Complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community College District
Human Resources, Employment Office
4905D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1190

Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624;
TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-4662;Web Address: http://www.pima.edu
Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Application materials may also be obtained from the Business Office at each campus.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer