Lab Management Specialist

Ohio University

Athens, OH

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Ensures lab operations are efficient, effective, and comply with established procedures
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory, and research-related tasks, which support faculty and graduate students with research projects.
• Applies expert technical knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting.
• Fabrication and machining, and other complex laboratory and/or other research methods and equipment functions.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis.
• May instruct a laboratory academic section in research techniques, instruments, methods, and procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of lab and research support typically obtained through an Associate’s degree in a science or technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or research support experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
• Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure will apply at the position level.

• Experience managing a chemistry or laboratory storeroom, stockroom, warehouse, or similar inventory and distribution operation, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
• Knowledge of chemical inventory management, including receiving, storage, tracking, dispensing, and disposal procedures.
• Familiarity with laboratory chemicals, compressed gases, cryogenic materials, and other laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices, hazardous materials handling, and applicable environmental health and safety requirements.
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, coordinating purchasing, and establishing efficient inventory control procedures.
• Ability to coordinate the receipt, inspection, documentation, storage, and distribution of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Experience using inventory management systems, purchasing systems, and common computer applications to maintain records and generate reports.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and provide responsive service to faculty, researchers, laboratory personnel, and students.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Requires frequent and proficient use of computers and related technology

Occasional heavy lifting, carrying, etc.

Extensive standing, walking, etc.

Exposure to all weather conditions.

Exposure to hazardous materials.

The starting salary range is $16.84 per hour up to $21.48 per hour, dependent on education and prior experience.