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Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Up to $62,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/12/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
The Lab Services Supervisor II provides responsible supervisory and technical skills for the distribution, oversight, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in departmental laboratories.
Core Responsibilities
- Supervises all aspects of the operations of scientific teaching laboratories for Masters and Ph.D. level students while maintaining thorough knowledge of safety regulations, departmental/university regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares specifications and oversees laboratory set-up in classrooms and labs. Oversees classroom setup for lectures and demonstrations and ensures efficient operations of scientific teaching laboratories.
- Supervises technical staff that assists in laboratory preparation and maintenance, including supervision of laboratory instructors (TA's and lecturers).
- Supervises and assists in instructing MA and Ph.D students on the use of instrumentation.
- Recruits and trains lab technicians. Arranges lab technicians work schedule.
- Orders chemicals and equipment for scientific teaching laboratories; maintains an up-to-date inventory of chemicals in the teaching laboratories and chemical stockroom.
- Supervises the construction, repair, and maintenance of all lab equipment.
- Supervises issuance of supplies and equipment. Orders, maintains, and performs minor repairs on teaching instrumentation.
- Oversees safe handling of chemicals and disposal of chemical and glass waste.
- Provides safety instruction for laboratory classes.
- Oversees planning and setup of the chemical section of stockrooms.
- Updates chemical and equipment inventories.
- Delivers safety instruction to students.
- Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in various tasks, to ensure safety.
- Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with work instructions.
- Proactively makes recommendations to improve safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a related field.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Laboratory Operations
- Facilities Management
- Lab Safety Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
Working Conditions
- Standard laboratory environment. Some exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals.
Physical Demands
- Must have the ability to perform physical labor in moving stocks and maintaining laboratory storeroom and teaching laboratories in a clean and orderly condition.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.