Laboratory Manager/Instructor

Job Details: Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus

• Orangeburg, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Science, Position Summary: The Laboratory Manager/Instructor will be responsible for 50% biology teaching load including 6-8 contact hours of lecture and lab each semester and 4 contact hours during the Summer. The lab manager will also support research laboratories by maintaining facilities, ensuring safety compliance, assisting with instruction and laboratory coordination.

Essential Duties

Coordinate laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment. Maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, and safety standards. Prepare lab materials and monitor chemical storage. Assist with lab instruction and student support. Maintain safety documentation and conduct safety training.

Additional Responsibilities: Supervise student workers and graduate assistants. Coordinate lab scheduling and usage. Support outreach activities (e.g., summer camps). Perform other assigned duties as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of lab safety procedures and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) protocols.

Familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.

Qualifications

Qualification and Experience: Master’s degree in a science-related field (minimum requirement). Relevant certifications preferred: Laboratory Safety/Chemical Hygiene Certification. OSHA Laboratory Safety Training (e.g., OSHA 10 or 30-hour). Biosafety or Biohazard Safety Training. Bloodborne Pathogens Training. First Aid and CPR Certification.

Hazardous Waste Handling Certification (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or equivalent). Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Application Procedure: Submit application, cover letter, CV, teaching statement, transcripts, sample syllabus/lab materials, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three references.