Lab Management Specialist

Ohiouniversityjobs; Athens, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,320,000 - 2,959,000; 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 monitor laboratory policies, support ongoing research, and ensure safe, compliant lab operations. The role will involve fabricating and operating complex lab equipment, analyzing results, and potentially instructing students in techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, evaluating data, and coordinating with faculty and graduate researchers to facilitate projects in Chemistry and Biochemistry labs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures; ensures lab operations are efficient and compliant.
• Provides technical lab support for faculty and graduate students on research projects.
• Applies expert knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting.
• Involves fabrication, machining, and other complex lab methods and equipment 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 instruments.

Education

Associate’s degree in science or technical field

Job description

Lab Management Specialist

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Posting Details

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

Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY ASCME 3200 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.

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

Job Open Date 10/14/2026 Posting Close Date 10/21/2026

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.

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.

For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, [e-mail]

Employment Type part-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily Research & Labs-Lab Management

Career Track & Level TAS3 Pay Grade AF3200 |14|

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