Lab Management Specialist

Ohiouniversityjobs; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation

Holidays paid

Winter break closure

Retirement

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Lab Management Specialist to establish and maintain laboratory policies, support faculty and graduate students, and ensure efficient lab operations in a research environment.

The role involves equipment troubleshooting, fabrication, testing, and potential instruction in research techniques. A science/technical degree and 2+ years of lab support experience are required, with opportunities to advance in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures.
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory and research tasks.
• Applies expert knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting.
• Fabrication, machining, and other complex lab/experimental functions.
• Performs tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis.
• May instruct a laboratory section in research techniques and procedures.

Skills

Lab experience

Research support

Education

Associate degree in science/technical field

Job description

Lab Management Specialist

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Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Job Description

Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Ensures lab operations are efficient, effective, and comply with established procedures

Post Number 20167074S Job Description

• 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.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave, vacation, holidays paid, winter break closure, and retirement.

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.

Department Chemistry and Biochemistry

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

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Job Open Date 10/14/2026

Posting Close Date 10/28/2026

Job Category Classified AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit appointment Months 12 month Planning Unit College of Arts & Sciences Work Schedule Monday-Friday, specific hours to be determined Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 20 Expected duration of assignment Ongoing Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, [e-mail]

Job Information Employment Type part-time regular Job Family/Subfamily Research & Labs-Lab Management Career Track & Level TAS3 Pay Grade AF3200 |14|

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.

Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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