LIFE SCIENCES LAB COORDINATOR
Living Systems Department/Life Sciences area
Regular, Part-time Position
SUMMARY:
This is a part-time position in the Life Sciences area of the Exploratorium providing administrative support for the museum's public exhibit activity within the Life Sciences area. The position requires a highly organized, efficient and detail-minded person with who will maintain and improve the organization and function of the lab. Background and demonstrated interest in the Life Sciences is preferred. The Lab Coordinator will work closely with and report to the LS Department Director.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Organizing and maintaining inventories of equipment, reagents and chemicals
- Ordering laboratory supplies and processing related purchase orders and invoices
- Coordinate maintenance of exhibits with other departments
- Coordinating maintenance of laboratory equipment, including contact with outside vendors
- Oversee scheduling of volunteers, on-call staff, and Explainer Interns
- Organizing and maintaining departmental databases, protocol books
- In conjunction with the LS Department Director, coordinate training of volunteers, interns and new staff.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA degree in the biological sciences or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Demonstrated prior administrative experience and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in biology
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, move from place to place, twist, bend, reach, grasp
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The application submission deadline expires on by Monday November 3, 2008 by 5:00pm or when the position is filled. This position is available immediately.
HOW TO APPLY:
This is a regular, part-time (22.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. Occasional additional weekday hours may be added on an as-needed basis. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
Dept. LS-1
Exploratorium,
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 561-0370
E-mail: resume@exploratorium.edu (attachments not
accepted)
No phone calls please
The
Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.
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