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DePaul University

Job Identification: 1150
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Research & Program Admin

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Chair, the Laboratory/Safety Manager ensures that the Chemistry and Biochemistry department's teaching and research operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. This includes managing the department's chemical inventory, waste collection and processing, providing proper chemical hygiene instruction to faculty, staff, and students, supervising student lab workers, and serving as a liaison to Risk Management/Environmental Health and Safety.

What You'll Do:

• Oversees lab chemical and equipment inventory, waste management and disposal, and laboratory safety.
• Prepares the laboratory spaces for chemistry lab courses. Sees that teaching laboratories are prepared (including chemical reagents), safe, and operational before the start of each session.
• Recruits, hires, schedules, and serves as the direct supervisor of student lab workers who carry out logistical operations in support of lab courses.
• Develops and implements protocols to ensure safe use of all teaching and research labs. Trains faculty, staff, and students on lab safety protocols. Handles emergency situations such as chemical spills, personal injury during labs, etc.
• May assist the chair, faculty, and staff with purchases needed for the department.
• May assist with instrumentation maintenance.
• Hires, schedules, and supervises student lab workers within the constraints of the budget alloted for such workers. Approximately five direct student worker reports. The Laboratory/Safety Manager refers decisions to hire beyond budgetary limits to the Chair. The Laboratory/Safety Manager refers complex disciplinary measures to the Chair.
• May assist the chair, faculty, and staff with purchases in support of teaching laboratory and safety operations. Has the responsibility to see that the student worker budget caps are not exceeded.

What You'll Need:

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of chemistry
• May assist the chair, faculty, and staff with purchases in support of teaching laboratory and safety operations. Has the responsibility to see that the student worker budget caps are not exceeded.
• This position does not require any specific certificates or licenses. Certification in safety-related issues is preferred.
• Reliability and a good attendance record
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to handle competing priorities and inquiries in student-focused environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - must be diplomatic
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Detail oriented
• Ability to learn new computer applications, as needed
• Proficiency using MS Office suite (Word, Excel)
• This position requires the movement of supplies and equipment that routinely exceed 50 pounds, including 240 liter liquid nitrogen dewars and 55 gallon drums.
• It is expected that this position will cross-train with the Lab Coordinator position responsible for instrumentation in order to provide coverage if necessary due to absences.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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