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JOB TITLE	Laboratory Coordinator Department:   Biology
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The Laboratory Coordinator will report to the Director of SC Center for Biotechnology.  The Coordinator is responsible for the operation of multiple instruments involved in research projects; and ordering the supplies, lab manuals, and research training kits. Analyze data from the instrument output and be able to teach undergraduate students the basics of various methods that are being used. Maintain a record of lab exercises and experiments that are part of biotechnology instructions and all of the reagents and supplies.  Prepare, monitor and maintain a record of expenditures in appropriate categories.  Perform other required duties within the scope of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS	Graduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology is preferred.  A bachelor’s degree is required. The candidate must have a working knowledge of biology/molecular biology instruments and methods. Applicant must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and be able to work independently.  Previous experience working as a Laboratory Coordinator/Manager and advance molecular biology instrumentation is strongly preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:           Laboratory Coordinator 20045 Position Type           Restricted – Grant Funded Department:            Biology Division:                  Academic Affairs  Recruitment Pool:     Open to the General Public Position Type:           Full-time Salaried/Staff Posting Date:            November 17, 2008 Closing Date:            Open Until Filled Work Days:               Monday - Friday Working Hours:          8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Application Procedure: Candidates must submit an application, an unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to: Claflin University – Human Resources Office 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC  29115 Fax # 803-531-5818                                                        E-mail: eeasterlin @claflin.edu

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860

Equal Opportunity Employer