Manager of Laboratories, Science Building

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7221232 (Ref.No. 24F300073)
Posted: February 26, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University invites applications for the position of Manager of Laboratories. This individual will insure that the science-building facilities are appropriately maintained for the safety and research-educational needs of the faculty and students.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:

Ensuring the availability of materials and laboratory equipment to maintain teaching and research laboratories;
Acting as the laboratory safety officer and building marshal;
Assisting with equipment upkeep, oversight and maintenance;
Oversight, upkeep and maintenance of teaching laboratory spaces, animal facilities, aquaria, greenhouse and common-use equipment spaces;
Tracking of and assistance with disposal of hazardous waste; and
Maintaining records of areas described above.

Position Requirements

Undergraduate degree in chemical or biological field required.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling of hazardous chemicals through proper training.
Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, NRC, DEP, and New Jersey state regulations regarding storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals.
Demonstrated excellent professionalism and communication skills.
Knowledge of computers, primarily spreadsheets.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with vendors on the phone and place appropriate orders.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks over the course of the work day.
Demonstrated ability to prepare equipment, chemical samples and solutions for undergraduate teaching laboratories.
Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Master’s degree in similar field is preferred.

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

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