UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hiring Lab Operations Coordinator in Little Rock, AR | LinkedIn (2024)

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Closing Date:05/16/2024

Type of Position:Other Health Care - Medical Services

Job Type:Regular

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:AA | Academic Services Laboratory Support

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Lab Operations Coordinator is a computer and teaching support position that provides comprehensive technical support to faculty, staff, and students within the classrooms and student laboratories supported by Academic Services. The Technologies Support Analyst assumes sole responsibility for the teaching computers located in the EDII and Rahn buildings. This position coordinates the activities of IT and lab personnel in computer applications involving hardware, software, and networking tools. This position will educate faculty, staff, and students in computer applications in the teaching laboratories. Must be able to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems and collaborate with IT repair staff and outside entities. This position oversees the activities in 15,000 square feet of educational space in two buildings containing teaching computers. This position certifies computers for national board exams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, or related field plus three (3) years of computer applications or laboratory teaching experience or
• High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of computer applications or laboratory teaching experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer program experience: Microsoft Office, Access Database, ABTutor, Blackboard, Deep Freeze
• Demonstrate experience working in a service-oriented environment; a friendly, welcoming demeanor is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions; ability to remain stationary for extended periods and perform walk-throughs is necessary.
• Advanced computer program proficiency.

Additional Information:Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the complex and ever-increasing array of computer-related teaching and testing tools.
• Maintain the inventory of teaching lab computers attending to problems and issues with hardware, software, and networks for teaching and testing.
• Educate students, staff, and faculty in the use of the same.
• Coordinate the activities of OAS, IT, and UAMS users of the teaching computers.
• Oversee the annual purchase of replacement machines.
• Oversee all software applications on the teaching computers.
• Certify computers for national board exams.
• Manage the databases for supplies, equipment, computers, and usage.
• Check lab support staff accuracy in data entry.
• Assist lab support staff in teaching duties including inventory, receiving, storing, logging in products, lab prep, and student labs. Interact amicably with colleagues, faculty, and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:Resume

Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information:Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:Yes