Lab Manager
- Employer
- Edgewood College
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Salary
- Disclosed in interview
- Closing date
- Jul 28, 2021
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- Field of specialization
- Physical
- Work Function
- Laboratory
- Job Type
- Full time
The Lab Manager is responsible for the operation of the Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics laboratories at Edgewood College, including managing the budget, purchasing, maintaining inventories, supervising lab assistants, and overseeing laboratory safety. The Lab Manager reports to the division head of the Division of Physical, Computation, and Mathematical Sciences (PCMS). This is a 12-month position.
Responsibilities
Job Functions-within Division of PCMS
- Oversees laboratory and classroom demonstration preparations
- Hire, train, supervise, and mentor student lab assistants
- Manage departmental budget, submit invoices, etc.
- Maintain chemical and equipment inventories
- Maintain safety data sheet database management and advise/consult with other departments regarding safety data sheet management
- Maintain equipment and instrumentation for use in laboratories
- Facilitate purchasing new equipment and all supplies
- Ensure a safe laboratory setting for laboratory courses
- Manage hazardous waste generated by departmental labs and advise/consult with other departments as needed
- Reviews undergraduate research proposals
- Participate in continuing education applicable to laboratory safety and other responsibilities
Job Functions-Cross department & Division collaborations
- Collaborate with facilities and environmental health and safety for maintenance of fume hoods, air handling systems, de-ionized water and other building operations
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) for Edgewood College
- Serve as Chairperson of the Lab Safety Committee
- Coordinate sharing of laboratory resources between the College, High School, Campus School, and external institutions as necessary
- Collaborate with the Office of Science Outreach
Job Qualifications
Necessary Education or Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant laboratory experience (minimum 5 years)
- CHO (NRCC) certification or eligible to take the exam
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Laboratory safety as required by the OSHA Laboratory Standard
- Ability to train and supervise student lab assistants
- Proper handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and waste
- Use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Ability to shift priorities and work with frequent interruptions
Required Technical Skills
- Overall proficient skill-level in Microsoft Office, which includes: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Blackboard is a plus
- Willingness and ability to learn new software
Other Qualifications
Edgewood College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence — the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values — truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Edgewood College
Human Resources - LBMG
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
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