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Life Sciences Division Advisory Committee (LSDAC)

LSDAC advises the Division Director on Division program issues, including funding, recruitment, space, equipment and salary management, and is also advisory to the Division Director on Division policies and procedures. Members include the Division Director, Department Heads and Deputy Dept. Heads, Division Deputies, and Postdoc Society representatives.  Staff Support is provided by the Sr. Business Manager, Human Resources staff, the Division Administrator, and the Division Safety Safety Coordinator.

 

Life Sciences Division Safety Committee

The Life Sciences Division Safety Committee consists of representatives of every major Division research group, the Divisional Safety Coordinator, the Divisional Safety Officer, and the Division representative to the Berkeley Lab Safety Review Committee. Members promote general EH&S awareness and practice and serve as primary points-of-contact during Self Assessment activities and inspections. More information.

 

Division Staff Committee

The Division Staff Committee is advisory to the Division Director on matters related to the Division's professional research staff; develops policies and procedures; participates in annual performance review process; reviews cases for promotion (career-track and career appointments), hiring, reduction-in-force and transfer of scientific staff; as requested by Division Director, reviews employee (scientific staff) grievances; following reviews, the committee advises the Division Director on actions.

 

Genomics and Life Sciences Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee strives to create and promote diversity by providing an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all participants, regardless  of their race, color, ethnicity, gender, or religion; formulates a multi-component Diversity Plan yearly, targeting different segments of the Division and monitors the progress of the diversity effort and timely accomplishment of its stated goals; assures that diversity efforts are integrated into Divisional activities and decision-making; and establishes a variety of activities that increase diversity representation within the the Genomics and Life Sciences Divisions.

Website: http://www.lbl.gov/Workplace/GD-LS-Diversity/committee.htm

 

Seminar Committee

The Seminar Committee oversees the Life Sciences & Genomics Divisions Seminar Series, including selecting speakers and overseeing all logistical aspects.  The committee is chaired by a Sr. Scientist and is comprised of the Division Department Heads, Deputies, and Director. 

 

 

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