Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in laboratory instruction for students in several MLS laboratory courses; maintaining the laboratory to meet all safety standards; ordering supplies; keeping inventories; maintaining and repairing the equipment; evaluating new equipment or supplies for purchase; student and program recruitment activities; supervising student lab assistant positions; participating in policy and assisting faculty with maintaining program accreditation documentation

Essential Functions
Manage the MLS labs:
Prepare laboratory sessions for all laboratory courses: work up new laboratory procedures, maintain stock cultures for microbiology/mycology, prepare reagents, prepare microbiology media, collect specimens and other materials/supplies from hospital labs, and maintain instrumentation
Assist the instructor of record for MLS lab courses: arrange practical exams, prepare unknown specimens, and assist students during lab activity
Order lab supplies and dispose of hazardous material
Review and update lab manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, and instructional material
Tear down/clean up after laboratory activities
Keep inventory of laboratory supplies
Maintain all safety equipment, documentation, and procedures in student lab
Serve as the autoclave manager for Moseley Hall: Safely operate the autoclave; intake waste to be treated from science programs housed in Moseley Hall; Perform quality control and maintenance; Maintain proper autoclave and waste disposal documentation; Schedule required EPA inspections; Schedule and assist with treated waste pick-ups
Recruitment and Retention Activities: Participate in activities throughout the academic year to promote the MLS program
Maintain Student Records and Documentation: Assist faculty and MLS program director in storage and maintenance of program documents as required by NAACLS
Supervise Student Lab Workers: Serve as primary supervisor for student lab
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:

Associate's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.
The following Degree is preferred:
Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related
The following Experience is required:
1 year of experience in areas of the clinical lab
One or more of the the following Certifications is required:
Medical Laboratory Technician Certification (ASCP)
Medical Technologist Certification (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (ASCP)
Additional Information
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Advanced laboratory practice skills
Knowledge of instrument troubleshooting and repair, computers, audiovisual equipment, microscopes, and office software
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
Ability to carefully document research findings
Ability to work safely and accurately in a laboratory setting