Assistant Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Manager

Weber State University

  • Ogden, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • $23 Per Hour
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Description

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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Manager Requisition Number H01915P Position Category Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $23 may go up depending on candidate qualifications FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist the Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Manager in:

  • Stockroom & Daily Lab Operations - Managing setup, cleanup, chemical preparation, and maintaining chemical inventory and instructional laboratory equipment in accordance with university safety procedures.
  • Student Supervision & Mentorship - Supervising, mentoring, and guiding student employees working in the stockroom.
  • Administrative Support - Maintaining records of safety training, laboratory schedules, and other administrative tasks.
  • Collaboration & Professional Communication - Working collaboratively with lab professors and professionally navigating high-pressure situations with multiple competing priorities.
  • Continuous Improvement - Adhering to established stockroom procedures while proactively providing constructive input to the Lab Manager for ongoing process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in chemistry or related field. Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets. Working knowledge of chemical safety, handling, storage, and disposal.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience, certification, and/or interest in:

  • Chemical safety, handling, storage, and disposal procedure management.
  • Quality assurance and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
  • Leadership, organizational abilities, and student worker mentorship.
  • Clear, professional communication and multi-tasking skills under tight schedules.

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/31/2026 Review Date 08/02/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26414 Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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LocationOgden, UT

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