Chemistry Lab Manager: Safety, Setup & Equipment

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University, the 1890 land‑grant institution in Georgia, seeks a Lab Manager – Chemistry to oversee day‑to‑day operation of instructional laboratories within the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. You will maintain labs, manage equipment and supplies, and ensure safety policies are followed to support teaching and research activities.

The role requires organizing lab operations, calibrating instruments, and assisting with instructional needs, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science or closely related field and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience working in laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory practices, chemical handling, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to organize laboratory operations, manage supplies, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize teaching laboratories in support of courses within the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences.
• Handling the setup and breakdown of teaching labs and general facility upkeep.
• Prepare laboratory spaces, materials, and equipment for instructional laboratories and demonstrations.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including ordering, tracking, and stocking chemicals, supplies, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with procurement of laboratory materials.
• Ensure compliance with university safety policies, chemical hygiene standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with chemical storage, labeling, and disposal in accordance with institutional and environmental safety guidelines.
• Coordinate routine laboratory maintenance and assist with equipment repairs or service requests.
• Support faculty with laboratory setup, equipment operation, and instructional needs.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, standard operating procedures, and safety records.
• Assist with training students and staff on proper laboratory procedures and equipment use.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory operations

Chemical handling

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science or closely related field

Minimum of 18 graduate hours in Chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Inventory software

Calibration tools

Job description

Fort Valley State University, the 1890 land‑grant institution in Georgia, seeks a Lab Manager – Chemistry to oversee day‑to‑day operation of instructional laboratories within the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. You will maintain labs, manage equipment and supplies, and ensure safety policies are followed to support teaching and research activities.

The role requires organizing lab operations, calibrating instruments, and assisting with instructional needs, with a focus on