Position Information

　　Posting Number 20112830

　　Position Title Laboratory Manager

　　FTE 1.0

　　Position Type Staff

　　Department Chemistry

　　Position Summary Information

　　Job Summary/Basic Function

　　About This Role:

　　Manage, organize, and supervise all aspects of teaching and research laboratory support. Maintenance of chemicals, laboratories and instrumentation.

　　What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

　　Procurement of materials related to teaching and research such as purchase of glasswareand chemicals, proper storage and inventory of instruments. 15%

　　Support research grant proposal submission and follow up, help to maintainresearch/teaching instrumentation. 15%

　　Support departmental computer systems and shared instrumentation. 10%

　　Supervise personnel providing chemistry/biochemistry laboratory services. 10%

　　Provide training and guidance in work responsibilities; plan, assign, and direct work;

　　reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems. 10%

　　Help prepare payroll budget authorizations; retrieve, track, and approve timesheets forlaboratory employees.10%

　　Establish and enforce proper disposal of materials, instruments, and sensitive documents. 10%

　　Solve problems related to daily laboratory management. 10%

　　Coordinate inter-departmental and inter-college laboratory activities.5%

　　Attend Chemistry and Biochemistry department meetings as requested by the

　　department Chair.5%

　　Key Competencies:

　　Knowledge in chemistry

　　Knowledge in safety related to chemistry and instrumentation

　　Experience handling chemical waste

　　Experience in management

　　Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety

　　Who We Are:

　　Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

　　Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

　　Benefits:

　　Health, dental & vision insurance

　　Life insurance

　　State of Texas Retirement plans

　　Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

　　Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

　　To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelors in chemistry or related science

　　Experience in coordinating and supervising others

　　Experience with laboratory management

　　Experience with managing projects and/or budgets

　　Must have good customer relations or student services skills

　　Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　Able to work independently to solve problems and to meet deadlines

　　EEO Statement

　　Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Veteran's Preference Statement

　　Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in maintaining instrumentation

　　Experience with laboratory management information systems

　　Security Sensitive Statement

　　This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

　　Salary $41,809-54,352

　　Work Hours

　　Application Information

　　Posting Date 12/18/2023

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions