Science Storeroom and Hazardous Chemical Coordinator

Clatsop Community College - Astoria, OR

Astoria, OR

Educational Services

About the position

Under the direction of the Dean of Transfer Education, 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.

Responsibilities

• Consults with instructional faculty using the storeroom resources to set desired level of equipment and supplies and needed laboratory setups.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs (or arranges for) on-going maintenance of storeroom and science laboratory equipment. Performs minor equipment repairs.
• 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.
• Selects, orients, trains (including safety training), and oversees student employees in the storeroom.
• Attends Safety Committee meetings.
• Acts as the Safety Officer in the Incident Command System program at the college.
• Performs other duties of similar nature as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree which includes significant laboratory coursework in chemistry and biology; or 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• General knowledge of instructional laboratory practice and procedures in chemistry and biology.
• Knowledge of basic procedures and practices of maintaining a supply room and storage area.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies which are used in instructional science laboratories and their proper and safe handling.
• Knowledge of supply and inventory procedures for the effective maintenance of stock levels.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures including filing and the operation of office equipment including personal and on-line computers.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of ICS-100,200,300,400, and ICS safety officer specific skills.

Benefits

• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
• Values diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community.