Senior Coordinator - Pharmacy Laboratory and Research

Senior Coordinator - Pharmacy Laboratory and ResearchJob ID: 13597Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: TemporaryAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/The UTEP School of Pharmacy advances the university's goals of access and excellence through a comprehensive approach that includes its admissions process, curriculum, clinical training, and community engagement. With a mission to transform pharmacy education, patient care, research, and leadership, the School is uniquely positioned to address the healthcare needs and challenges of the Paso del Norte region and beyond. Through a focus on innovation and student development, it prepares future pharmacists to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the field.Position InformationHiring Department: School of PharmacyPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: Commensurate with experience.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter (Preferred)• List of three references (Preferred)Note: This position is temporary and contingent upon the availability of funds.The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionSummary: Coordinates activities of university laboratory to assist in teaching and research programs and provides complex (journey-level) level expertise in respective research field.Essential FunctionsProvides expertise in field of research as requested or necessary; relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish research goals; exercises a wide degree of creativity and latitude.Coordinates daily activities in a laboratory, including staff support and quality control.Supervises activities in laboratory research facilities; ensures proper procedures and helps devise development techniques; demonstrates care and use of equipment and provides training in application and use of new/current equipment.Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.Handles all issues relating to lab supplies, including ordering new instruments, maintaining inventory, and proper storage.Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory/research sessions; may diagnose equipment malfunctions, dismantle, and repair equipment.Consults with designated personnel to determine laboratory use based on equipment availability, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities; confers with teaching/research staff periodically to evaluate new equipment and teaching methods.Support routine equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs or servicing to ensure proper functionality for instructional and research use.Provides guidance on local, state, and federal regulations to maintain lab compliance.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree.andExperience: Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience with pharmacy inventory management.Additional InformationThe physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold or extreme heat (non-weather related); risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet conditions to loud noises.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6295785jeid-d08678a64e6ae74996c5ce236308248e