Animal Research, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Construction Safety, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Multitasking, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Record Keeping, Research Laboratory, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
Rider University invites applications for the position of Manager of Laboratories. This individual will ensure that the science-building facilities are appropriately maintained for the safety and research-educational needs of the faculty and students.
Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the availability of materials and laboratory equipment to maintain teaching and research laboratories;
- Acting as the laboratory safety officer and building marshal;
- Assisting with equipment upkeep, oversight and maintenance;
- Oversight, upkeep and maintenance of teaching laboratory spaces, animal facilities, aquaria, greenhouse and common-use equipment spaces;
- Tracking of and assistance with disposal of hazardous waste; and
- Maintaining records of areas described above.
- Undergraduate degree in chemical or biological field required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling of hazardous chemicals through proper training.
- Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, NRC, DEP, and New Jersey state regulations regarding storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
- Demonstrated excellent professionalism and communication skills.
- Knowledge of computers, primarily spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with vendors on the phone and place appropriate orders.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks over the course of the work day.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare equipment, chemical samples and solutions for undergraduate teaching laboratories.
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
- Master's degree in similar field is preferred.