Laboratory Operations Manager - Safety & Student Training

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee all lab operations across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics programs. The role includes prep work, maintaining clean, safe workspaces, supervising undergraduate lab assistants, and coordinating with the NSMC Division Chair.

The successful candidate will train student workers, manage equipment and supplies, ensure safety protocols, schedule lab activities, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of lab safety and chemical handling.
• Ability to supervise students and coordinate schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and supervision of student employees across science labs.
• Schedule student work, assign tasks, and monitor prep activities daily.
• Coordinate with the NSMC Division Chair on safety and lab initiatives.
• Maintain equipment, service contracts, and lab supplies inventory.
• Ensure clean, safe labs and proper chemical storage per procedures.
• Prepare learning materials and assist with lab readiness for courses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Laboratory experience

Task delegation

Education

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

Job description

Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee all lab operations across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics programs. The role includes prep work, maintaining clean, safe workspaces, supervising undergraduate lab assistants, and coordinating with the NSMC Division Chair.

The successful candidate will train student workers, manage equipment and supplies, ensure safety protocols, schedule lab activities, and maintain accurate records.