Instructional Laboratory Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Manager of Teaching Laboratory stockrooms located in two buildings to provide materials and supplies for over 3,500 students each semester. The role trains and supervises staff, including the Laboratory Coordinator and Instructional Laboratory Technicians, and oversees teaching assistants and work‑study students in the stockroom.

Responsibilities include training, supervising, purchasing, budgeting, and ensuring safety compliance, waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in laboratory or waste management.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise personnel, including the Laboratory Coordinator and Instructional Laboratory Technicians.
• Oversee teaching assistants and work‑study students assigned to the Stockroom.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals, solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Monitor performance, implement process improvements and resolve issues.
• Purchase chemicals, glassware, equipment and expendable materials; obtain vendor quotes; inspect orders for accuracy.
• Ensure laboratory safety compliance, waste management and upkeep of the two stockrooms.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for acquisition and inventory of materials and supplies for the teaching labs.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Customer service / multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Overview

Manager of Teaching Laboratory stockrooms located in two buildings – Edward St. John and Chemistry – which provides materials and supplies for over 3,500 students per semester. Responsible for training and supervising personnel, including the Laboratory Coordinator and Instructional Laboratory Technicians, as well as overseeing teaching assistants and work‑study students assigned to the stockroom. The Manager trains staff in proper handling and storage procedures for chemicals, solutions, supplies and equipment, monitors performance, implements process improvements, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to unit policies and procedures. The role also includes purchase management of chemicals, glassware, equipment and expendable materials for assigned courses, obtaining vendor quotes, collaborating with the Supervisor on budgetary constraints, and inspecting orders for accuracy. The position is responsible for ensuring laboratory safety compliance, waste management and the upkeep of the two stockrooms, as well as being fiscally responsible for the acquisition and inventory of materials and supplies for the teaching labs.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise personnel, including the Laboratory Coordinator and Instructional Laboratory Technicians.
• Oversee teaching assistants and work‑study students assigned to the Stockroom.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals, solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Monitor performance, implement process improvements and resolve issues.
• Purchase chemicals, glassware, equipment and expendable materials; obtain vendor quotes; collaborate with the Supervisor on budgetary constraints; inspect orders for accuracy.
• Ensure laboratory safety compliance, waste management and upkeep of the two stockrooms.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for acquisition and inventory of materials and supplies for the teaching labs.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity and patience when using or maintaining delicate scientific instruments.
• Strength and ability to lift heavy and/or bulky containers.
• Freedom from allergies or sensitivities to chemicals.

Work Environment

• Chemical odors may be present.

Licenses / Certifications

N/A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in laboratory or waste management.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, workflows and best practices appropriate to the discipline.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of chemicals, general laboratory techniques, experimental methods, supplies and equipment used in an undergraduate chemistry laboratory.
• Skill in managing day‑to‑day laboratory operations to ensure efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Skill in troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating repairs or replacements.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace products.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to promote a culture of laboratory safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing research, instructional or operational needs.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Preferences

Instructional laboratory experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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