Supervisor, Academic Laboratory at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The Department of Chemistry has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor, Laboratory Services to work in Coral Gables.


The Academic Laboratory Supervisor, reporting to the Chair of the Department, oversees stockroom operations and undergraduate laboratory classroom. The position will serve as a liaison between the stockroom supervisor, laboratory coordinator, faculty, staff, and students.


Job Responsibilities:


• Prepares, maintains, and dismantles chemistry undergraduate laboratories.


• Ensures that chemicals, reagents, equipment, laboratories for undergraduate teaching laboratories, as well as the stockroom and storerooms are in good working order and ready for use.


• Identifies problems and initiates appropriate follow-up/action when necessary.


• Ensures teaching assistants perform their laboratory duties, and student employees perform their tasks as assigned outlined by the stockroom supervisor, laboratory coordinator, and/or chairperson.


• Follows emergency protocols as needed in any undergraduate laboratory or stockroom area.


• Ensures that undergraduate teaching laboratories, stockroom, and storerooms are in compliance with departmental and university safety regulations.


• Follows and enforces directions in laboratory safety including, but not limited to, PPE (eye protection, appropriate dress code, and protective garments) and chemicals (safe handling, storage, and disposal).


• Ensures that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are well served by providing a pleasant and organized atmosphere that is appropriate for all age groups, ethnic groups, and physical handicaps.


• Understands, comprehends, and applies University and departmental policies and procedures. • Responds to routine inquiries or requests and assists departmental and receiving staff, as well as the chairperson and/or the laboratory coordinator as needed.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


• Bachelor's Degree


• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

A7