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Salary: $41,453.00 - $65,495.00 Annually
Location : Bradenton
Job Type: Staff /Administration
Department: Natural Science
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Hours Per Week: 35
Continuing Contract Eligible - Faculty Only: No
Work days: M-F
Desired start date: 10/20/25
SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.
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Job Summary
Oversees the management of the laboratory buildings and equipment on assigned campus(es) under the supervision of the Director, Natural Science Lab. Monitors budget balances, and purchases lab supplies, educational materials and minor equipment based on prioritized needs. Consults with faculty and lab personnel to determine any laboratory needs and assists the Director, Natural Science Lab in the general oversight of the instructional laboratory. Provides supervision of all laboratory staff, technicians, support specialists and student assistants.
NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Provides general oversight of laboratory facilities. Supervises and directs staff in support of laboratory classes:includes determination of work schedules , course work assignments, training, professional and technical skill development, performance evaluation and discipline.
2. Reviews and monitors department budget balances and purchases needed laboratory supplies and educational materials for all science classes and related activities. Reviews and evaluates the supply requests provided by staff and faculty and sets priorities accordingly.
3. Identifies and works with vendors, obtains quotes as needed and manages the purchasing process, including submission of requisitions, tracking of orders, receipt of supplies and reconciliation of invoices.
4. Assists lab staff and faculty with the identification of minor and capital equipment needs within the instructional laboratories as part of the budget proposal process. Helps with assessment and justification of requested equipment as it applies to the College's Strategic Priorities and Goals. Provides recommendations to Director, Natural Science Lab .
5. Oversees that the laboratory facilities are in proper working order. Assesses and evaluates the need for repairs or maintenance of equipment by an outside vendor. Informs Director, Natural Science Lab of equipment repair/maintenance issues and makes arrangements for repair work.
6. Provides oversight of the inventory of minor and capital equipment, chemicals, biological agents, supplies and instructional materials. Ensures that records are updated and accurate. Manages and supervises lab staff with the use of lab equipment, materials and supplies to meet daily instructional requirements within all areas of the laboratories.
7. Manages laboratory buildings and educational equipment within the science labs, assuring readiness for daily use by staff, faculty and students. Identifies major and minor maintenance and safety issues and takes corrective actions. Reports issues to Director, Natural Science Labas well as the appropriate College department(s).
8. Coordinates and ensures provision of proper lab orientation and training of lab staff, faculty and students: includes proper use of equipment, workplace safety trainings, proper handling of chemicals and biological agents and proper handling of hazardous and biomedical waste.
9. Provides Director, Natural Science Lab with reports relating to laboratory inventories, preventative maintenance inspections, safety compliance and trainings, equipment evaluations for repairs and replacements, generation and disposal of hazardous and biomedical waste and budgetary balances and expenditures.
10. Works with established outside vendors on the coordination of hazardous and biomedical waste disposal and removal. Ensures that all lab staff conducts proper handling, packaging and labeling of hazardous and biomedical waste, ensuring that all local, state and federal rules and regulations are followed and that compliance is maintained.
11. Coordinates with internal groups such as SCFCS, student clubs, Health Sciences, etc. regarding lab room usage, material needs and staffing support for their science lab activities.
12. Coordinates, plans and supervises science outreach activities and community events with local institutions and community partners Discusses and collaborates with the Director, Natural Science Lab any event planning and coordination as well as associated costs. Provides billing information to Business Services or appropriate designee.
13. Provides status updates as requested by Director, Natural Science Lab for laboratory activities, general operations, facilities issues, building maintenance, staffing matters, instructor needs and students employment.
14. Works closely with the Director, Natural Science Lab on all staffing needs and takes a lead role with the hiring of all laboratory staff and support personnel: includes posting of open positions, review of applicants, conducting interviews, evaluating final candidates, training, supervision and performance evaluations.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications
The requirements listed below 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.

• Education/Experience:

Bachelors' Degree from four-year college or university and five years of discipline related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Science (preferred Biology or Chemistry) background
-Strongly detail oriented
-Excellent time management skills
-Proactive approach to work, with the foresight to anticipate issues and the ability to work well in advance
-Ability to take initiative
-Ability to deal effectively with interruptions and distractions
-Ability to cope with sudden changes in schedule or plans
-Ability to modify work schedule to deal with demands of the job is crucial
-Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner
-Excellent organizational skills
-People/Team oriented
-Excellent interpersonal "people" skills
-Ability to lead and supervise effectively
-Ability to effectively train and assign/delegate work appropriately
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
-Ability to set priorities appropriately
-Positive attitude and engagement on the job
-Ability to maintain accurate and organized records
-Experience with inventory management, building management, safety standards
-Ability to effectively work with outside vendors and community groups

• Supervisory Experience:

More than two years of direct supervisory experience, including responsibility for hiring, firing, performance management, training and coaching is preferred.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional/scientific journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

• Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.

• Computer Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and e-mail. Additional knowledge of discipline specific software. Must be proficient in current College e-mail, data base and other College required software. Must remain current with technology changes.

• Certificates and Licenses:

May be required in science labs.
Responsibility for People and Property:
Responsible for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Supervises three or more career employees along with student assistants.
Responsibility for People and Property:
This position is responsible for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Performs work as "lead" employee and supervises laboratory staff and/or students.
Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

Routine contact with students, faculty and instructional administrative staff; frequent contact with other State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota administrative and support departments.

• External Contacts:

Frequent contact with vendors; occasional contact with prospective students, general public, and professionals appropriate for discipline. Frequent contact with institutions renting the facility.
Work Environment:
This position requires regular exposure to hazardous working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to hazards including toxic chemicals or materials and risk of physical trauma.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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 use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information
In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:
Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.
Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:
RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"
Show empathy and caring
RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication etiquette
Banish the phrase "not my job"
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through
ACCURATE
Do it right the first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and efficiently
COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections
Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.
Attendance Standards:State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work...