Laboratory Manager

Position Information

Posting Number 20112996

Position Title Laboratory Manager

FTE 1.00

Position Type Staff

Department Chemistry

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Laboratory Manager, Teaching labs is responsible for the management, organization, and supervision of all aspects of teaching laboratories. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Chemistry Department.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

Hire and train student assistants, and graduate assistants working in chemistry teaching labs.

Prepare laboratory schedules. Coordinate chemistry/biochemistry laboratories on campus.

Responsible for providing the information for the purchase, proper storage of glassware and chemicals, and inventory of instruments related to teaching laboratories.

Prepare payroll budget authorizations. Retrieve, track, and approve timesheets for all student assistants and graduate assistants.

Provide training and guidance in work responsibilities; plan, assign, and direct work; reward and discipline employees including student assistants and graduate assistants; address complaints and resolve problems.

Establish and enforce proper disposal of materials, instruments, and sensitive documents related to teaching laboratories.

Coordinate tutoring at all levels of chemistry.

Coordinate inter-departmental and inter-college/university laboratory activities.

Attend Chemistry and Biochemistry department meetings as requested by department Chair.

Key Competencies:

Solve problems related to daily teaching laboratory management,

Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety.

Experience in coordinating, and supervising others.

Experience with laboratory management.

Experience in managing projects and/or budgets.

Must have good customer relations or student services skills.

Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Able to work independently to solve problems and to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required move from lab to lab, to sit, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. The position requires mobility and minimal physical exertion. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, scientific instrumentation, and similar machines.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $41,809 – $54,352

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 10/07/2024

Close Date 01/07/2025

Open Until Filled No

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