Lead Laboratory Supervisor - Biology
Grand Valley State University
People & HR, Operations
Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Summary:
This position is a full-time, 12-month Lead Lab Supervisor in the Biology Department at GVSU. Responsibilities include setting up lab exercises, supervising full-time staff and part-time student lab assistants, purchasing materials, tracking budgets, maintaining spaces, supplies, and equipment, supporting student and faculty research.
Primary Duties:
Teaching and Research Support: Preparing materials and chemicals for laboratory courses, updating and maintaining lab prep procedures, supporting student and faculty research. Supervision and Collaboration: Supervising and guiding the AP Lab Supervisor and Student Lab Assistants in the department to prepare labs for instruction, collaborating with course coordinators to develop lab prep policies and procedures. Supervise the Greenhouse Supervisor in the department. Purchasing and Budget: Purchase materials and equipment for course curriculum and student and faculty research. Tracking student wages, equipment, supplies, and professional development budgets within the department. Develop and manage course budgets in collaboration with course coordinators and the department Unit Head. Inventory, Maintenance, and Repair: Maintaining a current inventory of supplies and equipment, maintaining lab, support spaces and supplies in good working order and cleanliness, manage the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a lab setting.
- Familiarity with lab and field equipment and techniques.
- Supervision and mentoring experience.
- Experience with purchasing and tracking budgets.
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members from diverse populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work weekend hours and extended weekday hours as needed for programmatic purposes.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Master’s degree.
- Three (3) years of supervision and mentoring experience.
- Three (3) years of experience with purchasing and tracking budgets.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently under pressure.
- Evidence of strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated success working closely and collaboratively with faculty and staff in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated success with team building and change leadership.
- Technical proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Experience managing databases.
GVSU Competencies
Innovator mentality ∙ Fosters inclusive and equitable community ∙ Well-being oriented ∙ Asset mindset ∙ Acts with integrity ∙ Emotionally intelligent ∙ Collaborative teamwork ∙ Empowering
Working Conditions
Time is split between office and lab work. Some travel may be required with the ability to work weekends and nights as needed.
Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours on your feet and/or more than 5 days per week. Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties can be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Salary/Benefits: The minimum starting salary is $52,254. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits are effective on the first day of employment!
- Medical: High deductible plan with HSA or a standard PPO plan available.
- Vision and Dental insurance offered.
- Generous 403B contributions by employer and employee vested after 2 years.
- Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses!
- Up to four weeks of accrued vacation.
- Work Life Program to assist in achieving a balanced life between work and personal needs.
- For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Benefits and Wellness - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
The Biology Department at Grand Valley State University has undergraduate degree-granting programs in Biology, Natural Resource and Environmental Management, Wildlife Biology and Fisheries and Aquatic Science, and a master’s degree program in Biology. Its 40 full-time faculty value teaching excellence, active scholarship, and inclusive service to the university and community and encourage interdisciplinary and exploratory approaches to teaching and research. High impact field and lab experiences and community collaboration are hallmarks of our relevant, interdisciplinary curriculum. There are numerous collaborative opportunities for faculty, staff, and students across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus, and in the community. For more information, see our web site at gvsu.edu/biology or call (616) 331-2470.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service. More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).
How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications, your motivation to take this position, and how you would address diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the context of this position (2) résumé, (3) and contact information for three professional references. The online application will allow you to attach these files, in the same location. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin August 28.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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