Lab Management Specialist

Women In Science; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH, is seeking a laboratory support specialist to help establish and monitor policies, provide technical assistance to faculty and graduate students, and ensure efficient, compliant lab operations.

The role involves testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and potential instruction in research techniques and instrument use, supporting a wide range of lab activities and projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a science or technical field is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or research support experience.
• Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure may apply at the position level.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring lab operations are efficient and compliant.
• Provides technical lab support to faculty and graduate students on research projects.
• Applies expert knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting; supports fabrication and lab functions.
• Performs tests requiring high proficiency and troubleshoots problems with recommended solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis; may instruct on research techniques and instruments.

Skills

Laboratory support

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in science or technical field

Job description

Ohio University

Athens, OH

Job Description

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Ensures lab operations are efficient, effective, and comply with established procedures
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory, and research-related tasks, which support faculty and graduate students with research projects.
• Applies expert technical knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting.
• Fabrication and machining, and other complex laboratory and/or other research methods and equipment functions.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis.
• May instruct a laboratory academic section in research techniques, instruments, methods, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of lab and research support typically obtained through an Associate’s degree in a science or technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or research support experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
• Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure will apply at the position level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a chemistry or laboratory storeroom, stockroom, warehouse, or similar inventory and distribution operation, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
• Knowledge of chemical inventory management, including receiving, storage, tracking, dispensing, and disposal procedures.
• Familiarity with laboratory chemicals, compressed gases, cryogenic materials, and other laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices, hazardous materials handling, and applicable environmental health and safety requirements.
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, coordinating purchasing, and establishing efficient inventory control procedures.
• Ability to coordinate the receipt, inspection, documentation, storage, and distribution of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Experience using inventory management systems, purchasing systems, and common computer applications to maintain records and generate reports.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and provide responsive service to faculty, researchers, laboratory personnel, and students.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Requires frequent and proficient use of computers and related technology

Occasional heavy lifting, carrying, etc.

Extensive standing, walking, etc.

Exposure to all weather conditions.

Exposure to hazardous materials.

Pay Rate

The starting salary range is $16.84 per hour up to $21.48 per hour, dependent on education and prior experience.