Posting Title: Lab & Teaching Specialist Overview:
The School of Nursing offers curricula that lead to the receipt of baccalaureate, masters, doctor of nursing practice, and PhD degrees. With partners around the DC area, students have guaranteed access to a high-quality, world class clincal education. The Laboratory and Teaching Technology Specialist reports to the Vice Dean and plays a key role in coordinating the school's Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab activities in collaboration with faculty from the Biology Department. Maintains the two labs. Collaborates with Biology Department on planning for lab education and problem solving barriers to efficient and effective teaching and learning. "Nurses driven by a desire to serve and to heal."
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: Up to $62,000.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and organizes lab setup and take-down for microbiology and anatomy and physiology labs according to directions of faculty member teaching the lab.
- Collects, prepares, cleans, and stores glassware and other lab equipment.
- Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions, and stains.
- Removes and properly disposes of expired supplies.
- Maintains consumables inventory; provides a list of needed supplies to the Department of Biology for procurement.
- Tracks and coordinates maintenance and maintenance contracts of all equipment such as the autoclave, water purifier and lab refrigerators.
- Responsible for autoclave maintenance and operation. Changes autoclave filtration at regular intervals as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Coordinates shipping and receiving of deliveries, including science lab equipment, simulation equipment, and classroom technologies.
- Develop and maintain current lab guidelines for safe and effective use of the lab, including lab technologies, airflow, drainage systems, and electrical requirements.
- Develop, manage, and continually evaluate the budget to support lab teaching.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree required and Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, healthcare, technology, life sciences, communications, or related fields desirable. Two (2) years previous experience in a setting with similar technology. Experience working in either a chemistry or microbiology lab is essential as well as working with classroom and laboratory technology. Entry-level audiovisual technology, and entry-level clinical experience (i.e.- EMT-B, CNA, LPN, PTA, Pharm Tech, Scribe).
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Drive, Word, Excel, and Zoom. Able to navigate Cardinal Station.
