Lab Manager, Department of Chemistry

## Lab Manager, Department of Chemistry Apply locations:
Saint Anselm College Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R1543

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, temporary (mid-August through mid-December with a possible renewal) Lab Manager in the Department of Chemistry.  Reporting to the Department Chair of Chemistry and Forensic Science, the Lab Manager will supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations for a College science department, including lab set-up/breakdown, inventory maintenance, budget tracking, course/lab planning and scheduling, and supervision of lab assistants.  

To prepare for and teach science labs.
** CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*
* ** General
* ** Maintain inventory of lab supplies, instrumentation and protective equipment (including all gases)
* Ensure that all freshman and sophomore labs are stocked and set-up prior to lab meetings.
* Break-down freshman and sophomore labs
* Maintain clean, safe and well-organized labs, prep rooms, stockrooms, and work spaces
* Supervise payroll and work-study students
* Take appropriate measures to deal with laboratory accidents
* Transfer chemical waste in coordination with the Chemical Hygiene Officer
* Research and request quotes for instrumentation
* General maintenance of department instrument holdings including (not limited to) Regular nitrogen fill of NMR and Nitrogen supply for LC/MS
* Supervise part-time staff and/or student assistants in setting up labs, unpacking orders and storage of supplies, and the like.
* Carry out various special projects.
** Teaching
* ** Plan, supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations of assigned science lab.
* Coordinate with faculty an appropriate lab syllabus and rubrics for grading.
* Regularly check-in with course faculty to the alignment of course and assigned teaching lab.
* Prepare materials, equipment, paperwork, and lectures for specific labs.
* Teach lab courses and grade lab work in a timely manner.
* Supervise all lab activities, ensuring adherence to proper safety standards.  
** Budget
* ** Work with department Chair to generate an annual budget.
* Purchase all materials and equipment for the department.
* Generate and approve purchase orders.
* Insure that invoices are paid.
* Maintain inventory and purchase records.
* Track lab expenditures and budget standing.
** Supervision
* * Administrative and functional supervision of part-time lab instructors and/or student assistants.
*** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Master’s degree preferred in chemistry or other appropriate discipline plus two to four years of relevant laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
* Solid base of general knowledge in the sciences.
* Broad base of technical knowledge related to science laboratory management.
* Good basic supervisory skills.
* Good lab teaching skills.
* Good basic organizational, administrative and bookkeeping skills.
* Good basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet applications).
* Good understanding of OSHA and related Hazardous Waste Management regulations.  
* Successful candidates will be able to assist the college
* * to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.
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