Lab Supervisor - Queens, United States - St. John's University

St. John's University

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John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world.

The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings.

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John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St.

John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.

We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Laboratory Supervisor

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

St. John's University

Position Title
Laboratory Supervisor

Position Function

The Lab Supervisor reports directly to the PHS Department Lab Director to achieve the strategic priorities of the Department and the University.

The position requires interacting with Assistant Director of Laboratories, lab supervisors, lab technician and graduate instructors with limited interaction with students, faculty, and university staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safety _Responsibilities_
Maintain Certificate of Fitness certification.
Maintain compliance with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Protective Agency, NYC Fire Department, and Animal Users in Teaching Laboratory regulations and guidelines.
Weekly inspect and maintain documentation of all lab satellite station areas.
Ensure that laboratory safety equipment is in working order and personal protective equipment is available to teaching fellows, assistants, students, and visitors.
Train and supervise graduate instructors (teaching fellows and assistants) in meeting University lab safety requirements.
Review teaching material and address hazards in all teaching lab meetings.
Routinely supervise all teaching labs to enforce safe work practices.
Manage chemical storage areas for PHS, PHR, Pharmaceutics and Compounding Labs, and any other labs offered by the department.
Monitor daily and enforce proper hazardous waste disposal.
Ensure graduate instructors comply to lab safety, policies, and procedures
Update Safety Data Sheet files as needed
Attend to injured or ill students until emergency personnel arrives and report to the Lab Director.
Supervising _PHS _Graduate _Instructors_ (Teaching Fellows and Graduate assistants)_
Supervise, train, and monitor graduate instructors in assigned lab courses in use of equipment and lab supplies.
Schedule and organize graduate instructors for lab preps, lab review, lab meet and other assigned lab course activities.
Prepare lists of tasks and protocols to assist graduate instructors in the lab sessions and lab activities.
Communicate changes/updates made by the Lab Director to the instructors.
Participate and attend lab meetings and other training activities.
Assist in testing and troubleshooting lab activities to ensure lab runs smoothly.
Supervise and evaluate graduate instructor performance and participate in the development and promotion process.
Teaching Lab Responsibilities_
Assist the Lab Director with reviewing and updating teaching lab materials for lab activities and the Learning Management system.
Oversee the implementation of protocols and procedures.
Supervise and participate in weekly class lab meetings for assigned courses.
Prepare and assign graduate instructor tasks for lab preps, lab meetings, and college events.
Allocate and provide equipment, computer devices, chemicals, and stationery supplies for assigned lab activities.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and computer devices.
Maintain inventory lists of equipment, computer devices, chemicals, and supplies.
Monitor the use of controlled substance chemicals used in the labs.
Train, supervise, and ensure all animal protocols are followed during teaching lab activities.
Collaborate with the Lab Director to maintain and improve teaching lab rooms and spaces.
Work with the Lab Director to provide accommodation to students as per protocols.
Proctor and monitor lab quizzes and exams as needed and assist with exam reviews.
Ordering and Maintaining Supplies_
Maintain and update the list of lab chemicals, e