Academic Laboratory Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing academic science laboratories. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and maintenance schedule for laboratory equipment. Prepares laboratories for instructional use and manages hazardous waste generated by department research and teaching activities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise professional and/or support staff.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for the preparation, setup, and clean-up of materials and equipment for class laboratory sessions in coordination with science faculty.

* Responsible for the purchase of laboratory supplies and equipment, processing requisitions and approving invoices for payment within the allotted supply budget for the department.

* Prepares service contracts for maintenance of laboratory and other department equipment.

* Acts as liaison with various vendors. Provides input on budget preparation for academic department.

* Coordinates receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment to appropriate department.

* Maintains the department's equipment, systems, instruments, and computers, establishing a routine maintenance schedule, and arranging for repair services with vendors.

* Submits work orders to Facilities Management as appropriate.

* Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed.

* Maintains inventory of all chemicals purchased, stored, and disposed of, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and in coordination with the Director of Environmental Health & Safety. Catalogs laboratory specimens for departmental use.

* Assists in the preparation and editing of laboratory manuals for lab courses.

* Provides safety information to faculty, staff, and students.

* Prepares and monitors laboratory scheduling and activities for student open lab sessions as directed.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge and ability to work with laboratory chemicals and equipment. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and fire regulations pertinent to laboratory settings. Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of designated department. Experience working with budgets. Ability to use applicable technologies, equipment, and software.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typically performs work indoors, on campus, and in person. May be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from laboratory equipment and/or laboratory chemicals.

QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree in academic discipline in area where assigned or related field. Three (3) years of experience in laboratory technical, education, or research work in the assigned discipline or field. Master's degree preferred. Credentials and/or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.

TO APPLY:

Applications should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to  at:
Academic Laboratory Specialist - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Academic Laboratory Specialist. Applications submitted by March 27, 2026, will receive highest consideration.

COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The Academic Laboratory Specialist is compensated at the Administrator III, salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF)].

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts;

long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.