Laboratory Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

Laboratory Coordination and Operations

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of all Biology Chemistry and Environmental Science teaching laboratories
• Prepare organize and set up laboratory materials reagents equipment and instrumentation for scheduled courses and instructional activities.
• Work collaboratively with relevant faculty to assess laboratory needs and ensure alignment with course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Support laboratory instruction for laboratory courses.
• Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory supplies biological specimens chemicals consumables and equipment across departmental laboratories.

• Serve as the primary coordinator for ordering laboratory supplies with particular responsibility for reagents glassware consumables and instructional materials.
• Manage and maintain the departmental stockroom including receiving labeling storage and distribution of supplies.
• Work with the Department Chair to develop and monitor laboratory-related budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure timely procurement of supplies to support instructional continuity and laboratory readiness.

• Serve as one of the Laboratory Safety Coordinator for the College of Science Engineering and Mathematics.
• Develop implement and monitor laboratory safety policies and procedures in alignment with university state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards including chemical hygiene plans biological safety protocols hazardous waste handling and emergency procedures.
• Maintain documentation related to laboratory safety including safety data sheets (SDS) chemical inventories and incident reports.
• Coordinate the proper disposal of hazardous chemicals biological materials and laboratory waste in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and address identified safety concerns in collaboration with faculty and administration.

• Train and supervise student workers assigned to laboratory support roles.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty and students regarding proper laboratory procedures equipment use and safety practices.
• Assist with laboratory-related aspects of assessment of student learning as requested by program faculty or the department.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple laboratory spaces and priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory best practices safety procedures and regulatory compliance in biological and chemical laboratory environments.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with higher education laboratory operations instructional support and STEM academic environments.
• Ability to maintain detailed records inventories and safety documentation.
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status.

• Required: Masters degree (M.S. or M.A.) or higher in Biology Chemistry or a closely related natural science discipline.
• Candidates with significant professional laboratory experience in higher education or research environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates wishing to teach at B-CU must possess the requisite graduate credit hours in the relevant discipline.

• Masters degree or higher in Biology Chemistry Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Prior experience coordinating teaching laboratories in a college or university setting.
• Experience with chemical safety biological safety and hazardous waste management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and interdisciplinary faculty teams.