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Title: Lab Manager for the Department of Chemistry

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

Position Summary

The Lab Manager’s responsibilities include: coordinating and supervising the department’s stockroom functions; overseeing teaching laboratory preparation; maintenance of the department’s chemical and physical assets; placing orders for all chemicals purchased in department; and serving as the department’s safety officer.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

MS or MA in Chemistry or related field or equivalent educational experience.
Knowledge of fundamental chemistry laboratory safety precautions and procedures; Proficiency in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and online forms; Demonstrate high degree of organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience as a stockroom coordinator, laboratory technician, or other laboratory position that involved organizing inventory, preparing reagents, or teaching laboratory students. The ability to assist faculty members in regular basic maintenance of departmental instrumentation is a plus.

Job Duties

• Maintain department Inventories (chemical & equipment/glassware). Order chemicals and supplies for teaching and research laboratories. 
• Hire and supervise students to assist with preparing solutions and equipment for teaching laboratory exercises and maintenance/stocking of the teaching laboratories. 
• Provide support for Chemistry faculty and student research, Chemistry Club, and outreach activities, including ordering. 
• Manage the budget for stockroom purchases for teaching laboratory courses and research; this will involve multiple budget lines from departmental accounts and individual student research grants. 
• Prepare solutions and equipment for teaching laboratory exercises. 
• Set up teaching laboratories for student use. 
• Maintain and stock the teaching laboratories and stockroom. 
• Management and disposal of waste generated in teaching laboratory and student/faculty research. 
• Ensure departmental compliance applicable safety regulatory agencies. 
• Organize monthly laboratory safety training for undergraduate student workers and researchers. 
• Organize regular maintenance of safety-related equipment such as ventilation hoods, eye-washes and safety showers. 
• Collaborate with others to maintain the department SDS files, including the SDS online folder. 
• The successful candidate will also attend the University Safety Committee meetings, become familiar with OSHA regulations, and be appointed to the University IACUC. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications materials submitted before Friday July 11th, 2025, will receive full consideration. To apply and for more information go to www.elon.edu/employment. Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.