Position Title:

Lab Director

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The Lab Director oversees the proper functioning of School of Science laboratories, including supervision of program and departmental laboratory support staff. Responsible for coordination of safety efforts with the Environmental Health and Safety Officer. Responsible for professional development of staff, hiring of student lab assistants and placing and receiving orders for supplies in coordination with laboratory support staff. Responsible for inventory control.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in physical or natural sciences
• 3 - 5 years' experience in lab management
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Essential Functions:

• Processes orders for laboratory materials and compiles major pre-semester orders for Dean's approval. Receives, verifies and distributes incoming lab shipments, approves payments, maintains organized lab purchasing records, acts as liaison between the School of Science (SOS), the University Purchasing/Business Offices and vendors.
• Coordinates SOS student laboratory assistant employment and safety training for instructional and research activities. Prepares semester student labor cost projection for Dean's approval.
• In collaboration with laboratory support staff, maintain inventory of SOS chemicals, equipment and instrumentation.
• In collaboration with laboratory support staff, ensures routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and instrumentation.
• Acts as a liaison with Mechanical Services, reports on HVAC, plumbing and other laboratory infrastructure problems.
• Supervises laboratory support staff including providing professional development and conducting annual evaluations and resolving personnel issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral/Advanced degree in physical or natural sciences
• Proficient in database management using software
• Familiar with NY state and federal lab safety guidelines as they pertain to higher ed

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-Time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Ability to handle after hour emergencies as needed

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.