Chemistry Supplies Coordinator

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, is seeking a Chemistry Supplies Coordinator to manage inventory, purchases, and maintenance for the Chemistry department. The role involves coordinating with procurement, tracking expenditures, and ensuring safe, efficient lab operations.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, liaising with EHS, and supporting instructors with safety and waste disposal. On-campus, full-time, 37.5 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field required.
• Working knowledge of chemical principles and safe handling.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.
• No prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Researches and purchases items needed for the department, coordinating receipt and distribution of inventory.
• Completes reports to track stockroom expenditures.
• Schedules preventative maintenance and repairs to keep equipment working.
• Monitors supplies and maintains stockroom and chemical inventories.
• May recruit, hire, train and manage student employees.
• Serves as liaison with EHS and participates on the Safety Committee.
• Collaborates with EHS and instructors on safety information and disposal of chemical waste.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Lab safety

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

Database usage

Job description

Chemistry Supplies Coordinator

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Robert L Rooke Science Center - Chemistry

Position Title:

Chemistry Supplies Coordinator

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University's Department of Chemistry seeks a ChemistrySupplies Coordinator. This position researches and purchases itemsneeded for the Chemistry department; distributes orders and tracksexpenditures. This individual schedules preventative maintenanceand repair for equipment, maintains stockroom and chemicalinventories and ensures safe and successful laboratoryoperations.

Reports directly to the Department Chair.

Work Setting: On-campus work, lab environment.

This position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week; 12 months/year),benefits-eligible, non-exempt, staff position.

Job Duties:

What You Will Do:

• Researches and purchases items needed for the department, andworks with procurement and (or) vendors to coordinate receipt anddistribution of incoming inventory while maintaining detailedrecords
• Completes reports to provide tracking and visibility ofstockroom expenditures
• Schedules preventative maintenance and repairs to ensureequipment is in proper working order.
• Monitors supplies and maintains stockroom and chemicalinventories, and interfaces with a database of chemicals.
• May recruit, hire, train and manage student employees to ensuresafe 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 SafetyCommittee
• Works closely with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and lab instructors to ensure availability of safetyinformation and proper disposal of chemical/hazardous waste.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are notexhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities maybe assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervises Student Workers/Volunteers/Interns. May recommendthe following: hiring, disciplinary action, staffing assignments,and scheduling.

What You Will Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field
• Working knowledge of chemical principles related to (1)preparing reagents and chemicals for instructional purposes, (2)safe handling of chemicals and lab safety, and (3) hazardous wastedisposal protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community offaculty, lab instructors, students and staff.
• Proficiency with standard computer software
• No previous experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years stockroom, inventory management, or relatedexperience
• Purchasing experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of an educationalenvironment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs and to climb a ladder.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

18.40-23.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate'scredentials compared to the qualifications of the position,internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates mustbe authorized to work in the US without a need for current orfuture visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-termdisability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirementplan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, acommunity service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two fullweeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff areeligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally,full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuitionremission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible forvarious tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-timebenefits eligible employment at other institutions of highereducation will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including programincentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, anemployee assistance program, fitness center membership, and thepower of your Bucknell ID card

Inclusive Excellence:

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embracesdiversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who willcontribute to a climate that supports the growth and development ofa diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity tovalue and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversitybrings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do notdiscriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/oractivities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identityand/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status,military or veteran status, or genetic information.

This position is open to hybrid/remote candidates located in the following states: CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA,SC, TX, and VA. Candidates must be physically located andauthorized to work in one of these approved states at the time ofapplication and throughout employment.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs andImmigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm thatyou are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verifyrequirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture &Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].