About this role
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.