Chemistry Lab Manager-Durham
About The Position
The Lab Manager is responsible for consulting with Chemistry faculty and the Chemistry Chair regarding lab needs for setting up, taking down, and putting away lab equipment on a daily basis. Responsibilities include: organization and storage of all instructional laboratory equipment; maintenance of an up-to-date inventory of equipment and yearly chemical inventory; maintenance and minor repair of equipment. This position will provide a central resource for information regarding location of materials and operating manuals for equipment. This position will train high school students in basic lab safety practices and supervise high school students to assist with the daily work load. This position is essential and required to be on site in Durham to ensure lab safety and support the pursuit of excellence in the educational program. This position reports to the Dean of Science.
Requirements
- Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
- High School and two years of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree or higher in chemistry or physical science.
- Knowledge of chemistry solution-making and laboratory experience (academia or industry).
- Working knowledge of Google Suite for use with spreadsheets, word processing and file management.
- Interest in working with and supervising high school students.
- Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions to support occasional driving responsibilities for the department.
Responsibilities
- Management of Chemistry Laboratories (60%)
- Support of Biology Laboratories (10%)
- Supervision of Campus Service Students (10%)
- Support for Student Research (10%)
- Support for Special Events (5%)
- Other duties as assigned (5%)
Benefits
- generous vacation and sick leave
- 12 annual holidays
- paid parental leave
- family medical leave
- community service leave
- flexible work schedules
- State Health Plan
- multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP)
- supplemental retirement savings plans
- tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System
- free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
