Manager of Laboratories, Science Building

Location: Lawrenceville

Salary: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually
Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Rider
00252
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: CAS Dean's Office Administration
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

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Position Overview
Rider University invites applications for the position of Manager of Laboratories. This individual will ensure that the science-building facilities are appropriately maintained for the safety and research-educational needs of the faculty and students.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the availability of materials and laboratory equipment to maintain teaching and research laboratories;
• Acting as the laboratory safety officer and building marshal;
• Assisting with equipment upkeep, oversight and maintenance;
• Oversight, upkeep and maintenance of teaching laboratory spaces, animal facilities, aquaria, greenhouse and common-use equipment spaces;
• Tracking of and assistance with disposal of hazardous waste; and
• Maintaining records of areas described above.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in chemical or biological field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling of hazardous chemicals through proper training.
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, NRC, DEP, and New Jersey state regulations regarding storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Demonstrated excellent professionalism and communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers, primarily spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with vendors on the phone and place appropriate orders.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks over the course of the work day.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare equipment, chemical samples and solutions for undergraduate teaching laboratories.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in similar field is preferred.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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