Laboratory Manager

About Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate program.

Job Summary:

The Biology Department Laboratory Coordinator is an important member of the Department and is responsible for the overall operations of the Biology Department laboratory facilities. The Biology Department Laboratory Coordinator is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all students in laboratory courses. The Laboratory Coordinator is allotted a budget to train and delegate tasks to Work Study Students involved in preparation of classroom laboratories with pre-made materials, or raw preparation of materials approved by Academic Environmental Health and Safety (AEHS) policy. The Laboratory Coordinator, Biology reports to the Biology Chair.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Coordinates the preparation and on-time delivery of materials performed by Lab Technicians/Work Study students for laboratory courses, such as: General Biology I and II, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology, among others. See skills required below.

2. Delegate & oversee the following tasks to Work Study students, in accordance with AEHS guidelines & policies:

   1. Approved Raw Materials Preparation for scheduled lab classes

   2. Classroom Setup duties for laboratory courses

   3. Cleaning & organizing of laboratory classrooms (in alignment with AEHS policy)

   4. Disposal of all materials generated by classes (in alignment with AEHS policy

3. Guide the Work Study Classroom Aids through laboratory procedure a week in advance of scheduled course activities to test materials and provide training, as needed

4. Work collaboratively with department professors to confirm lab schedules, update prep notes for core sequence courses, and identify laboratory needs.

5. Hire (in collaboration with the Chair) and train (in collaboration with dept. faculty when needed) work study students in laboratory methodology & safety

6. Maintain the Preparation Rooms and spaces in a way that is clean, organized, and aligns with all regulations in the AEHS plan.

7. Maintain living organisms and/ or the delegation of maintaining the living organisms through
   work study positions to ensure proper care year-round.

8. Perform all procedures & inventory management in accordance with Standards of Practices outlined in the administrative controls policy of the AEHS plan.

   1. Perform regularly scheduled Laboratory Services Staff facilities/safety checklist

   2. Maintain record of safety infractions by Work Study staff (see AEHS Policy Article IV, Section 2) and report any infractions by instructors/ professors to Chair

   3. Ensure that when leaving a lab space, the conditions are appropriately safe by

9. completing all items on the exit procedure safety checklists 

10. Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair including regular PM. This would include regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment such as microscopes. Maintain contracts and relationships with repair vendors.

11. Submit all required work study forms/ paperwork to enrollment services.

12. Submit annual performance assessment of work study students to the Chair.

13. Maintain up-to-date Saint Peter's AEHS Right-to-Know certificate.

14. Monitor Biology department budget and work with the department chair to achieve on-budget operations.

15. Write an annual needs assessment for laboratories due in October for the upcoming academic year, submitted to the Chair of Biology.

16. Update equipment depreciation schedule for all current equipment and submit to department faculty for vote on replacement priority. Submit priorities and equipment schedules as a proposed equipment budget for 5-year projections to the Department Chair.

Salary Range: $32,000 - $52,000

Benefits: 

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave

• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options

• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents

• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualification Standards:

1. Requires experience in the safe preparation of chemical solutions.

2. Requires experience in microbiological techniques, including media preparation; culture of bacteria, fungi, algae, and protists. Preferably experience with mammalian cell culture.

3. Requires experience with molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, and spectrophotometric quantification. Preferably experience with Gene Expression techniques, Protein Purification and Analysis.

4. Requires a foundational understanding of biological classification, histology, and anatomy.

5. Prior experience with College-level laboratory preparations is a bonus.

6. Prior experience in the care of lab rodents is a plus.

7. Prior experience in the care of aquatic organisms is a plus.

Education:

Minimum Associate degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.