Laboratory Manager - Alabama A&M University : Job Details

Summary:

The Laboratory Manager reports directly to the Chairperson and is responsible for overseeing and assisting with laboratory setups, maintenance of equipment and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain and repair analytical instrumentation.

* Assist students and faculty with operation of instruments during regularly scheduled classes and other times.

* Assist faculty in construction of new equipment.

* Assist with instruction for introductory classes as needed.

* Train and supervise support student employees who prepare solutions and equipment.

* Maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment and manage the storeroom.

* Select and schedule experiments complementary to lecture text and schedules.

* Prepare and update lab sheets for each experiment.

* Advise other laboratory instructors of specific idiosyncrasies relating to chemicals, and equipment for each experiment.

* Process bids and purchasing for chemicals.

* Dispose of chemical waste.

* Enforce departmental chemical safety practices.

* Remain up-to-date with changes in standards for chemical handling, storage and disposal.

* Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.

* Serve on departmental committees where appropriate.

* Setup chemicals and equipment in introductory labs.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related area.

* Master's Degree in Chemistry preferred.

* Electronic training and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Ellucian Banner

* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

* Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public

* Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs

* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

* Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner

* Ability to maintain and repair analytical instrumentation

* Ability to construct new equipment

* Ability to assist students in the use of laboratory instruments and equipment

* Ability to effectively operate a chemistry laboratory and direct student employees

* Ability to maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment