Laboratory Manager - Department of Chemistry

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Chemistry are seeking a Laboratory Manager (Instructional Services Specialist).

Reporting to the Administrator of Undergraduate Instruction, this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of instructional laboratories, including facilities, equipment, and support services. This role ensures that lab spaces are properly staged for teaching, manages prep room activities, and collaborates with instructional staff to maintain a safe, efficient, and technology-supported learning environment. The Laboratory Manager plays a key role in supporting undergraduate instruction through operational leadership, compliance oversight, and coordination with other instructional services personnel. Join our team and contribute to an exceptional learning environment!

Key Responsibilities

• Prep Room Management: Direct and oversee prep room activities to ensure correct and efficient lab setup.
• Lab Staging: Properly stage instructional labs for organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry courses.
• Financial Oversight: Managing financial aspects related to lab operations.
• Administrative Duties: Handle administrative tasks associated with lab management.
• Technology Integration: Support the application of technology within instructional laboratories.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain specialized lab equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and maintain quality controls for lab operations.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other Instructional Services Specialists to optimize lab processes.
• Compliance: Ensure facilities adhere to federal and state health and safety regulations.

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Education Required

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or closely related field with sufficient Chemistry knowledge and coursework to be able to perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a laboratory setting (academic/commercial preparatory, undergraduate research, advanced laboratory coursework experience).
• Working knowledge of SOPs and safe handling of laboratory waste.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use tools such as Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet search tools.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors with faculty, staff and students.
• Must demonstrate careful attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines, and solve problems independently.
• Experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace for people from all types of backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Three years of laboratory experience.
• Experience writing SOPs.
• Working knowledge of academic resources and University systems (e.g., ICON, Gradescope).

Position and Application Details

For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #25004667.

Pay level 4A

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

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• Classification Title: Instructional Serv Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 4A

• Organization: College of Liberal Arts
• Contact Name: Libby Kleppe
• Contact Email: ...