Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry

SUMMARY Supervises operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations internal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations internal policies and procedures
• Develops materials and maintains lab equipment for instruction demonstration and general laboratory use
• Assures all laboratory equipment and instrumentations are functioning properly and coordinates maintenance or repair as needed
• Selects hires trains coaches develops and manages the performance of assigned staff
• Plans organizes and implements procedures required to effectively operate the laboratory and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Monitors unit workload to ensure equity and appropriate use of financial resources
• Prepares departmental budgets and assists with the annual budget planning process
• Manages operational needs and monitors and controls expenses within the budget
• Collaborates with College-wide committees of peers to update and review lab safety guidelines and rules
• Reviews weekly inventory of supplies and orders as necessary
• Researches and evaluates new equipment for purchase decisions
• Assures that all personnel are following safety protocol in compliance with local state federal regulatory requirements particularly while experiments are in progress
• Maintains accurate and up to date Safety Data Sheets SDS in appropriate data bases as specified by the Compliance and Risk Management department
• Collaboratively assists faculty regarding laboratory preparations
• Collaborates with faculty to coordinate and optimize laboratory facilities
• Assists with the planning and execution of the chemistry laboratories transition to the new STEM Center
• Performs other duties as assigned