Lab Manager

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for a full-time Lab Manager for the School of STEM. The person hired for this position will report to the Dean of the School of STEM. Responsibilities include managing STEM laboratories, serving as the chemical hygiene officer, teaching laboratory sections of the General Biology and/or General Chemistry sequence, supervision of work-study students, advising and participation in STEM program and policy development, and attendance at STEM/College events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

STEM Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory

• Coordinate ordering and receipt of lab materials and supplies, service and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and chemical and biological waste disposal

• Keep laboratories up to all inspection standards

• Manage year-round care for live specimens

Chemical Hygiene Officer:

• Develop and implement the Chemical Hygiene Plan

• Ensure that all laboratory personnel meet lab safety training requirements, which may include conducting safety training

• Ensure that all personnel, students, and visitors observe safety rules and report cases of non-compliance

• Coordinate the testing of lab safety equipment

• Investigate and report incidents related to the use of hazardous chemicals in accordance with federal and state law

Laboratory Instruction:

• Prepare and teach General Biology and/or General Chemistry laboratory courses

• Assist students in the performance of their experiments by instructing and demonstrating proper techniques, ensuring achievement of student learning outcomes, and responding to questions

• Prepare and teach science laboratory activities for summer camps

Other Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage work-study students assigned to work in the laboratories

• Participate in STEM meetings and College events

• Advise students

Qualifications and competencies:

• Master's degree required

• Experience working in a laboratory setting (2+ years preferred)

• Experience teaching laboratory courses (2+ years preferred)

• Working knowledge of the Laboratory Safety Standard, OSHA, and EPA rules and regulations

• Adapt and apply laboratory methods, practices, and techniques common to the designated science area.

• Perform routine and analytical work needed to prepare reagents, solutions, equipment and materials used in exercises and experiments.

• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative and professional relationships with laboratory personnel while actively promoting a culture of safety including the implementation and enforcement of laboratory safety requirements.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.

• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Application

Please send the following materials electronically to Ms. Ellen Loftus, STEM Office Coordinator, at eloftus@stac.edu: a cover letter addressing the applicant's credentials and experience as they relate to the position; resume; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position is $58,500. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role's responsibilities, the candidate's experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.