Assistant Laboratory Coordinator (P/T)
- Employer
- Montclair State University
- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 5, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Science & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Food Services Management
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Details
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
- The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
- Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
- In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Job Description
SUMMARY :
Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the Assistant Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for providing critical knowledge and expertise for the safety and proper operations of four Nutrition and Food Studies laboratories. This position assists and guides the implementation of protocols for the safe use of laboratory equipment and materials by students and visitors. The Assistant Laboratory Coordinator oversees the Food Production Lab and the Scientific Lab with emphasis on food experiments. In the Nutrition lab, the Assistant Lab Coordinator will oversee the use of specialized equipment used to measure blood pressure, analyze body fat, measure body composition, measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat, use of feeding pumps, measure a person’s height while sitting or standing, etc. This is a hands-on lab, therefore knowledge of the functionality of the equipment is necessary. This position will also oversee the Research lab which includes sensory and basic research equipment used by students in the NUFS Master of Science Program.
The position is a 10-month position for 25 hours a week with evening hours required.
In May and June, hours change to mid-morning and end by 4:30 p.m.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide laboratory support to classes as needed.
- Fill orders for each assigned class and deliver ingredients to
production laboratories.
- Ensure that all labs are equipped with the required disposables
needed for Professors to conduct their labs.
- Organize cabinets and drawers in the Scientific lab daily,
before each lab starts to ensure equipment can be located by
students to conduct their experiments.
- Conduct inventory of food supplies, equipment, and cookbooks
monthly.
- Alert Supervisor when stock is low and the product needs
replenishing.
- Proactively monitor equipment in use to ensure functionality
e.g. pH meters, water activity meters, and freeze dryer in the
Scientific Lab.
- Randomly test equipment in the Nutrition Lab for functionality
weekly. Clean and sanitize all hand-held equipment weekly.
- Log temperatures of refrigerators and freezers daily
- Use the Department’s OC Premier (Tracrite) software system,
which is used to monitor inventory and requisition food for the
various laboratories.
- Provide instruction and guidance to Professors who are not
familiar with the Tracrite software system or need assistance when
students have to enter their recipes into the data base.
- Maintain laboratory chemicals and reagents safely and securely
and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.
- Coordinate IT services with the College IT Department as
needed.
- Manage updates for Laboratory Manuals on the Canvas site.
- Ensure that safety and food sanitary guidelines are maintained
and posted.
- Ensure that laboratories are clean, sanitized, and
secured.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any
time.
REQUIRED :
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in
Food/Nutrition, Food Science or Food Service Management.
- Minimum one (1) year of professional experience in a higher
education or laboratory environment, or similar organization.
- Flexible work schedule availability, including the ability to
work in the evenings.
- Willingness to enroll in the Serve Safe Certification from the
Restaurant Association.
- Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Food Science
and Food Service laboratory equipment including water distiller,
freeze dryer, steam kettle and tilting braising pan.
- Ability to work within a multifaceted environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Serve Safe Certification from the Restaurant Association.
- Experience in food service management or business
administration.
- Strong attention to detail.
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
Department
Nutrition and Food Studies/Lab Services
Position Type
Professional - Non-Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu .
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
Company
Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others.
Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 21,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?
This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history two years in a row.
Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.
More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.
Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 21 in the country in social mobility.
Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.
Faculty include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost.
Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place.
At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets.
When you work at Montclair State, you join a talented, diverse and inclusive community of employees who work together to support the educational mission of the University.
You are part of a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Our 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 students on a beautiful 252-acrea, vibrant suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City.
Dedicated to providing employees with opportunities for professional achievement and development, we take pride in a dynamic workplace environment that respects all employees and encourages excellence.
As a Montclair State University employee, you enjoy access to:
- Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to discounted membership to the campus recreation center and tuition reimbursement
- Policies, programs and services that support our commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, multicultural diversity and inclusion
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