Laboratory and Instrumentation Manager

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College; Nirsa; On-site; INR 4,904,000 - 5,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Access to facilities

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA seeks a Laboratory and Instrumentation Manager to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, supervise lab spaces, and coordinate with external service providers for repairs and certifications. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field is required, with at least 3 years of lab experience.

The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, safety leadership, and proficiency with Google Suite; supervision of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years lab experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair lab instrumentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and lab safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate with external service providers for repairs and certifications.
• Oversee laboratory spaces, prep areas, and stockroom inventory.
• Supervise student laboratory assistants and ensure safety compliance.
• Keep maintenance logs and organize training materials.

Skills

Lab equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Google Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or related field

Master's Degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Laboratory and Instrumentation Manager

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

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Job Description

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Laboratory and Instrumentation Manager.

Job Details

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
• Reports to: Department Chair, Chemistry
• Department: Chemistry
• Approved Salary Range: Approved salary up to $57,000.00

Essential Functions

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Coordinate with external service providers for instrumentation and equipment repairs or certifications.
  • Maintain logs of maintenance and service activities.
  • Organize training materials and assist with training on major equipment.
• Prepare laboratory spaces, reagents, and equipment necessary for experiments in General and Organic Chemistry and upper level courses.
  • Supervise and assist student laboratory assistants to restock lab benches and prep areas, maintain general cleanliness and organization of the lab and stockroom areas.
  • Oversee preparation and safe disposal (in consultation with external waste handlers) of necessary chemical reagents.
• Stockroom & inventory management
  • Order, receive, label, and store chemical reagents and lab supplies in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Track chemical and supply inventory levels; order materials as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of chemical usage and stock levels.
  • Track budget for purchasing materials for the stockroom.
• Promote lab safety protocols in accordance with institutional guidelines. Liaise with the appropriate college personnel and external waste handlers to help ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with laboratory procedures and maintenance.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in modern laboratories and the ability to learn about and apply knowledge to troubleshooting problems, maintaining, and repairing new or different instrumentation and equipment.
• Effective organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate and supervise an inclusive, student‑centric environment.
• Ability to work safely with chemical hazards, cryogenic liquids, and compressed gases and a general familiarity with best practices for working safely in a laboratory environment.
• General expertise in computers and scientific software.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in chemistry or a related field.
• Prior professional experience working in a Higher Education setting.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full‑time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.