Position Overview
The laboratory manager works closely with students, faculty, and staff in support of the teaching and research mission of the Chemistry Department at Carleton College. The successful applicant will have a broad knowledge of chemical reactivity and the safe handling of chemicals, as well as demonstrated experience with the theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance of chemical instrumentation. Important skills include effective management and the ability to engage with a wide range of people (faculty, staff and students) to solve chemistry-related problems. This position will receive support to pursue opportunities for professional development and training.

This is a temporary (2 year), full time, 12 month (1.0 FTE) position with the possibility for renewal.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities
Laboratory and Course Support

• In conjunction with the Chemistry Department's Chemistry Technician
• Manage and maintain the chemistry stockroom and laboratory spaces
• Order equipment and supplies for teaching and research laboratories and maintain the stockroom inventory
• Set up teaching laboratory spaces and prepare chemicals for the teaching labs each week
• Supervise and train student stockroom workers
• Collaborate with Chemistry Department faculty to develop and implement new laboratory experiments for Chemistry classes

Instrument and Equipment Support

• Monitor and maintain chemistry instrumentation and lab equipment in consultation with faculty
• Become well-versed in the operation and repair of shared departmental instruments
• Teach students how to operate these instruments safely and correctly

Safety Support

• Advise students and faculty regarding safe chemical practices and proper equipment operation
• Manage the safe collection and disposal of departmental chemical waste in consultation with the college's Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
• Serve on the departmental and the college safety committees

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• Postgraduate education and/or work experience in a chemistry-related field
• Experience using and maintaining instruments and equipment relevant to chemistry laboratories
• Understanding of best practices related to chemical hygiene and safety
• Commitment to supporting and partnering with faculty and students in a higher education environment

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Job requires some repetitive lifting of average weight objects, an occasional requirement to lift heavy objects (SO lbs.).
• Work involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations/chemicals, environmental issues that require a range of safety and other precautions.