Summary
Coordinates workforce development activities related to the biotechnology industry as well as performing duties within the department to ensure quality instruction and updates of crucial information relative to programs and courses.

Knowledge & Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinates placement testing for all potential biotechnology students.
• Coordinates student registration for biotechnology programs, including continuing education courses.
• Coordinates quotes/ordering, cataloging and organizing of supplies and equipment, lab maintenance, design/functionality of all lab spaces including the BioSWE.
• Coordinates state certification examination for BioWork students, including proctoring.
• Coordinates equipment and software training for instructors with outside vendors.
• Coordinates with corporate clients and instructors to arrange training class schedule; which includes but not limited to: individual course schedules, location, classroom needs, confirmation emails, and ordering appropriate material for courses.
• Assists instructors with performing lab activities during class as needed. 
• Assists with grade management in Blackboard as well as grading and/or filing for industry training. 
• Assists in categorizing and organizing supplies and equipment in laboratory spaces. 
• Maintains documentation that supports laboratory activities, including vendor contact information, SDSs, logbooks, equipment calibration schedules, and user manuals.
• Manages the chemical and microbiological disposal generated from activities.
• Prepares lab activities, supplies, and equipment at the WDC for adjunct instructors, industry training, and outside vendors. 
• Trains departmental employees on software and lab activities.
• Assists in the preparation of labs at the WDC for faculty/biotech company trainings/outside vendors.
• Responsible for tracking, retention and marketing for students within the biotechnology program and for potential students Assists students and potential students with questions and inquiries about the programs.
• Cleans and maintains lab coats and other supplies used in activities.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, donations, manuals and materials. 
• Maintains the quality, reliability, and safety of the supplies and equipment within teaching environments.
• Audits and updates webpage for WDC.
• Coordinates and schedules back-up for front desk day and evening when necessary.
• Maintains updates for WorkKeys Assessments, schedules and administers testing.
• Schedules all IT and AV repairs and maintenance.
• Serves on internal and external committees as requested. Trains faculty and staff on IT/AV and system processes.
• Works flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisor responsibilities. 

Additional Information:

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals

                                                
Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 
Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 
Computer Skills 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Colleague, e-Procurement, email and internet usage. Individual should be confident in using spreadsheets to track student data and inventory.
 
Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.