Laboratory Manager & EHS Officer

Trinity College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Employer paid Life and Disability

403(b) Retirement plan with employer

Paid Family Leave

Trinity Center Membership Free to all

Free campus parking

Shuttle bus to Brookland Metro

Job summary

Trinity Washington University seeks a Laboratory Manager and EHS Officer to support its science laboratories. This full-time role is based in Washington, DC, and involves overseeing lab safety, inventory, and student worker supervision.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field and have appropriate lab experience. The position includes safety compliance duties and teaching-support opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Appropriate laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for teaching lab exercises and maintain safe, clean labs.
• Supervise student workers and train staff and faculty as needed.
• Maintain inventories, purchase supplies, and manage financial records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage chemical/biohazard waste.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

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Laboratory Manager & EHS Officer

Full time Washington, DC, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1565

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Trinity Washington University

Laboratory Manager and EHS Officer

Annual Salary Range: 65k to 72k (Salary determination is based on experience & qualifications).

Trinity Washington University seeks a Laboratory Manager and EHS Officer to support its science laboratories. Trinity, a comprehensive university that offers undergraduate programming in the sciences, seeks an individual for this full-time position available as early as September 1, 2026.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, including regular office hours to support the business hours of the University.
• This is a year-round, 12-month position.

Special Licenses, Registration or Certification:

• Safety License is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
• Appropriate laboratory experience.

Position Overview:

Supporting Science faculty and supervising student workers, theLaboratory Manager will be responsible for preparing materials for teaching lab exercises, and for maintaining clean and safe labs with working equipment in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science, Environmental Science, and Physics. Duties include working collaboratively with faculty to understand their course needs, training and supervising student workers, keeping inventories and planning ahead to maintain appropriate stock, purchasing, and managing financial records.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Laboratory Manager will be the first responder for issues related to equipment/instrumentation inventory, care and maintenance. The Laboratory Manager will at times be called to share their expertise through an instructional role that supports laboratory experiences for students and/or through teaching opportunities. As EHS Officer, the individual will be responsible for adherence to biohazard/chemical safety precautions, chemical waste management, inventory and disposal of biohazard materials and chemicals, database for chemical safety data sheets, safety training for faculty, students, adjuncts, safety checks and safety records, and keeping current on regulations and requirements.

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Working collaboratively with faculty to understand their needs.
• Keeping inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Handling chemical waste managements and disposal of waste.Keeping a database for chemical safety data sheets.
• Training students, faculty, adjuncts, and staff in proper use of materials.
• Managing safety checks and safety records.
• Keeping current on regulations and requirements related to the management of chemicals and safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.

Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.