Chemistry Lab Supplies & Inventory Coordinator

bucknell; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bucknell University’s Department of Chemistry seeks a Chemistry Supplies Coordinator to research and purchase items for the department, distribute orders and track expenditures, and schedule preventative maintenance for equipment. This on-campus role supports stockroom operations and safe laboratory practices.

The position reports to the Department Chair, collaborates with faculty, lab instructors and staff, and may oversee student workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Working knowledge of chemical principles related to preparing reagents and safe lab handling; hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community of faculty, lab instructors, students and staff.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Researches and purchases items needed for the department, and works with procurement and vendors to coordinate receipt and distribution of incoming inventory while maintaining detailed records.
• Completes reports to provide tracking and visibility of stockroom expenditures.
• Schedules preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Monitors supplies and maintains stockroom and chemical inventories, and interfaces with a database of chemicals.
• May recruit, hire, train and manage student employees to ensure safe and successful laboratory operation as needed.
• Serves as primary liaison with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and serves on the University's Safety Committee.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

Purchasing experience

Job description

Bucknell University’s Department of Chemistry seeks a Chemistry Supplies Coordinator to research and purchase items for the department, distribute orders and track expenditures, and schedule preventative maintenance for equipment. This on-campus role supports stockroom operations and safe laboratory practices.

The position reports to the Department Chair, collaborates with faculty, lab instructors and staff, and may oversee student workers.