Chemistry Laboratory Manager

Chemistry Laboratory Manager

Salary

$39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually

Location

Florence County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

26-50

Agency

Francis Marion University

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Class Code:

ED25

Position Number:

26-50

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Materials Needed: 1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-50). 2. Resume. 3. The names, addresses and telephone numbers (both mail and email), of three references. 4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate). 5. FM Staff Application. To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please see the link in the ad. Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at 843-661-1202

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Francis Marion University and the Department of Chemistry invite applications for a Chemistry Laboratory Manager. The Chemistry Laboratory Manager is responsible for operational and administrative laboratory support services and contributing to the general operation of the Chemistry Department's labs.

The successful candidate should have a general knowledge of basic instruments used in undergraduate chemistry labs such as IR, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, NMR, AA spectrometers, HPLC, PXRD, GC and GC-MS chromatographs, as well as other smaller instruments such as pH and conductivity meters.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates activities in instructional laboratories, providing support services to faculty and students
• Coordinates waste and stockroom management, the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of supplies, lab ware, equipment, and instruments
• Maintains the department's inventory to include chemicals
• Determines laboratory requirements and prepares general and organic laboratories
• Coordinates maintenance or repairs of equipment in the chemistry laboratories
• Supervises undergraduate student lab assistants
• Provides advice and orientation to instructors regarding laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment

Minimum and Additional Requirements

FMU Preferences: A Masters or Bachelors degree in chemistry with graduate hours is preferred, but a Bachelors degree in chemistry will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

State Classification: Laboratory Specialist II (ED25)

Pay Grade: GEN07

Salary: $39,300

Start date:August 10, 2026

Normal Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Summer hours will vary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Materials Needed:

• Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-50).
• Resume.
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers (both mail and email), of three references.
• Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
• FM Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at 843-661-1202

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Francis Marion University Address F.M. Memorial Highway

Florence, South Carolina, 29501

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.