Full-Time Life & Physical Sciences Laboratory Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled laboratory manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and provide comprehensive laboratory support for natural science courses within the School of Arts, Sciences & Education, including Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Physical Science. This role includes coordinating technical lab setup, maintaining and cleaning laboratory spaces, managing supplies and equipment, placing orders and monitoring the lab supply budget, and supervising and supporting laboratory staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality instructional lab experiences.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and a dedication to supporting student success.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and community members.
- Dependability, punctuality, and organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the Google suite.
- Ability to promote a respectful environment that supports the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees.
- A proven track record of instructional and/or research laboratory support, chemical and biological specimen use and disposal in a laboratory environment, and management and/or inventory tracking will be prioritized.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily laboratory operations and supervise lab staff to ensure all instructional labs and assigned duties are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Set up and tear down instructional labs for science courses offered in the Indianapolis service area.
- Maintain clean, organized, and functional instructional labs and preparation rooms.
- Prepare chemical solutions, growth media, and biological materials in support of laboratory instruction.
- Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, restocking, and properly storing laboratory supplies and materials.
- Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and reuse of glassware, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
- Enforce compliance with all safety regulations, laboratory procedures, and professional standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and disposal.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
