Laboratory Manager, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati College of Chemistry invites applications for the position of College Laboratory Manager. This role ensures undergraduate labs run smoothly, safely, and effectively across seven teaching spaces, overseeing preparation, inventory, procurement, safety, and student support.

Key duties include coordinating with faculty and TAs, maintaining lab environments, conducting safety training, and managing purchasing with SAP Concur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Three (3) years of relevant laboratory, research support, or technical operations experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and tear down experiments for multiple undergraduate lab courses across seven spaces.
• Procure chemicals, supplies, and equipment for teaching labs and manage inventory.
• Ensure lab safety, PPE, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for the position of College Laboratory Manager. This critical role supports and enhances undergraduate laboratory instruction by ensuring laboratory courses run smoothly, safely, and effectively across multiple teaching lab spaces. The College Laboratory Manager oversees all aspects of laboratory preparation, inventory, chemical and equipment procurement, laboratory safety, and student support. They also coordinate and advise on departmental safety practices and serve as a key liaison between instructional, research, and administrative personnel.

Essential Functions

• * Prepare, set up, and tear down experiments for multiple undergraduate lab courses, across seven laboratory spaces
• * Make and distribute laboratory reagents and solvents in appropriate quantities.
• * Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free lab environments throughout the day.
• * Ensure all labs are stocked with adequate PPE and materials prior to class.
• * Coordinate closely with faculty and TAs to support course delivery and troubleshoot issues during lab sessions.
• * Communicate effectively with students and instructors to arrange make-up experiments and other student accommodations.
• Inventory and Procurement
• * Manage an inventory and procure chemicals, supplies, equipment, and consumables for teaching labs.
• * Perform regular chemical inventory audits and coordinate the proper disposal of outdated or hazardous materials.
• * Allocate and reconcile purchasing card expenses and manage monthly reporting using SAP Concur.
• Safety and Compliance Leadership
• * Monitor and enforce lab safety practices among students, TAs, and instructors.
• * Train all new department personnel (faculty, staff, and students) on laboratory and building safety protocols.
• * Lead incident investigations and distribute findings to improve future safety outcomes.
• * Collaborate with faculty and researchers to develop safety documentation (SOPs, safety plans).
• * Serve as liaison with EH&S, coordinate hazardous waste labeling and storage, and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Supervision and Training
• * Hire, train, schedule, and supervise undergraduate student employees.
• Instrument and Facility Maintenance
• * Troubleshoot IT and equipment issues during lab sessions.
• * Maintain instructional lab instrumentation and coordinate professional repairs as necessary.
• * Submit facilities work orders and follow through to resolution.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree must be in a relevant field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Some positions may require a current RN license to practice in the state of Ohio.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant laboratory, research support, or technical operations experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

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