Laboratory Manager
Salary
$43,000.00 - $54,700.00 Annually
Location
Normal
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300892
Department
Chemistry
Opening Date
08/11/2026
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Description
Summary:
The Laboratory Manager reports directly to the Chairperson and is responsible for overseeing and assisting with laboratory setups, maintenance of equipment and performing other job-related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair analytical instrumentation.
- Assist students and faculty with operation of instruments during regularly scheduled classes and other times.
- Assist faculty in construction of new equipment.
- Assist with instruction for introductory classes as needed.
- Train and supervise support student employees who prepare solutions and equipment.
- Maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment and manage the storeroom.
- Select and schedule experiments complementary to lecture text and schedules.
- Prepare and update lab sheets for each experiment.
- Advise other laboratory instructors of specific idiosyncrasies relating to chemicals, and equipment for each experiment.
- Process bids and purchasing for chemicals.
- Dispose of chemical waste.
- Enforce departmental chemical safety practices.
- Remain up-to-date with changes in standards for chemical handling, storage and disposal.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.
- Serve on departmental committees where appropriate.
- Setup chemicals and equipment in introductory labs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related area.
- Master's Degree in Chemistry preferred.
- Electronic training and/or experience.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Ellucian Banner
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public
- Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner
- Ability to maintain and repair analytical instrumentation
- Ability to construct new equipment
- Ability to assist students in the use of laboratory instruments and equipment
- Ability to effectively operate a chemistry laboratory and direct student employees
- Ability to maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Do you have a bachelors degree in chemistry or related area?
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Do you have electronic training and/or experience.?
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Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Address 449 Buchanan Way
Normal, Alabama, 35762
Phone 256-372-5835
Website www.aamu.edu