What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Governors State University?
Description
Governors State University is seeking to hire a Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for the coordination of laboratory equipment in the Biology Department of the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology. The Laboratory Manager works closely with the Senior Laboratory Manager, faculty members, and laboratory assistants in the department to manage and coordinate operational activities and maintain projects and facilities in teaching laboratories and faculty research, ensuring that experiments are set up and functioning properly and in accordance with safety rules and guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities
15% Processes orders of laboratory commodities and lab equipment for the biology teaching and research laboratories and the biological field station (including grant funded activities). Research items availability, costs, delivery timeline, storage requirements in compliance with required lab safety procedures.
15% Oversees the procuring process by creating requisitions, placing supply orders, coordinating deliveries, and monitoring incoming invoices and by working with the Procurement, Central Receiving, and Accounts Payable departments to ensure the timely delivery of laboratory commodities and equipment.
15% Support maintenance of laboratory commodities and equipment. Conduct periodic inventories and organize/restock items as necessary. Conduct weekly laboratory walkthroughs and coordinate with the Environmental Health and Safety department for disposal of laboratory hazardous waste materials.
15% Maintains safe and sanitary lab environments. Process laboratory safety forms and laboratory safety videos. Ensure that files and records are maintained in accordance with GovState policies and procedures, and with laboratory safety rules and guidelines.
15% Assist faculty in supervision of the activities of graduate laboratory assistants assigned to help teaching laboratory courses Orients graduate laboratory assistants to the methods and materials used in teaching each laboratory experiment or exercise.
15% Provides office and clerical services for the biology main office including (not all inclusive) routing visitors and phone calls, opening and distributing mail, scheduling meetings, resolving calendar issues, filing system upkeep, office supply ordering, preparing travel reimbursements, and making travel arrangements.
5% Attends and participates in meetings as required.
5% Coordinate and/or facilitate special projects and other duties as assigned. Provide support to the Senior Laboratory Manager.
Hourly Range: $22.94 - $26.38(This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on Education and Experience exceeding the minimum qualifications).
This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
REQUIRED: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EARNED DEGREE AND CONFERRED DATE MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION.
Minimum Qualifications:-
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position
AND
two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in a laboratory or similar setting closely related to the position
OR
Total of five (5) years (60 months) of any combination of education in a scientific discipline and/or work experience in a laboratory or similar setting related to the position.
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Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position
- One (1) year (12 months) of supervisory and/or administrative experience.
NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in biology or closely related field.
- Two (2) years of supervisory and/or administrative experience.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Professional References
- College Transcript (In order to have your college credits considered to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your college/university transcripts which includes the earned degree and conferred date.)
Supplemental Information
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:
For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:1: All College/University Transcripts.
2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).
3: Cover Letter.
4: Resume.
5: A list of three Professional References (We will only contact your references if you are a finalist).
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.
CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS:
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS:
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:
1: Department of Defense – DD214 / DD215
2: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate
Note: Documentation must be received by the closing date of this posting.
Salary : $23 - $26
