Lab Manager Chemistry

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Lab Manager- Chemistry.

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other status protected by applicable federal state or University System of Georgia policy.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Manager Chemistry is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of instructional laboratories within the department. This position supports teaching and research activities by maintaining laboratory spaces managing equipment and supplies and ensuring compliance with institutional safety policies and procedures.

The Laboratory Manager works closely with faculty staff and students to maintain a safe organized and effective laboratory environment that supports the instructional mission of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and organize teaching laboratories in support of courses within the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences.
• Handling the setup and breakdown of teaching labs and general facility upkeep.
• Prepare laboratory spaces materials and equipment for instructional laboratories and demonstrations.
• Maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Manage laboratory inventory including ordering tracking and stocking chemicals supplies and consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with procurement of laboratory materials.
• Ensure compliance with university safety policies chemical hygiene standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with chemical storage labeling and disposal in accordance with institutional and environmental safety guidelines.
• Coordinate routine laboratory maintenance and assist with equipment repairs or service requests.
• Support faculty with laboratory setup equipment operation and instructional needs.
• Maintain laboratory documentation standard operating procedures and safety records.
• Assist with training students and staff on proper laboratory procedures and equipment use.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology Physics Environmental Science or a closely related field and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience working in laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory practices chemical handling and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to organize laboratory operations manage supplies and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Chemistry.
• Prior experience supporting instructional laboratories in a college or university setting.
• Experience with laboratory inventory systems and chemical management.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with laboratory safety programs and compliance standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical activities include sitting standing walking lifting kneeling reaching crouching and bending. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is performed in offices in laboratories and within buildings. The employee is exposed to the standard smells associated with a chemistry laboratory laboratory equipment and laboratory chemicals.
• This is an in-person position with day shift hours Monday Friday (work outside of the standard business hours may be required).

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