PG192116EP

No

Dabney Lab Manager and Chemistry Safety Officer

Commensurate with Experience

On site, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional after-hours work. Working remotely is possible on an occasional basis.

Raleigh, NC

Chemistry

The Chemistry Department provides professional education for chemists at the undergraduate and graduate levels; teaches basic chemistry courses, which are needed by students enrolled in other department programs; advances the discipline of chemistry by conducting research; and serves the public by sharing information about chemistry through a variety of mechanisms and services.

The College of Sciences aims at creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment. This position will be expected to foster an environment that is supportive, welcoming of all groups, and abides by our culture charter’s cultural and behavioral aspirations. Please visit https://sciences.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-planning/culture-charter/ for more information on the College of Sciences Culture Charter.

The duties as the Dabney Laboratory Manager include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the preparation of chemicals and solutions for the Analytical, Synthesis, and Measurements labs.
• Manage the setup of the Analytical, Synthesis, and Measurements experiments for the courses listed above. These labs operate over 3 rooms with a total of approximately ~10-13 lab sections in each of the fall and spring semesters and 1-2 lab sections in Summer Session I.
• Maintain inventory and purchase necessary chemicals and supplies.
• Ensure each lab has functioning equipment and adequate supplies for student experiments. The equipment currently includes instrumentation for spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrochemical, and thermal analysis.
• Ensure computer issues are reported and repaired in a timely manner.
• Assure compliance with lab safety policies including proper PPE and waste handling.
• Manage the collection and disposal of waste.
• Assist in the planning of laboratory experiments and scheduling. Assist in the setting of laboratory policy.
• Cooperatively organize and participate in the training of teaching assistants. Respond to TA questions regarding equipment, experiments and lab administration. There are ~ 8-12 TAs in each of the fall and spring semesters and ~1-2 TAs over the first summer session.
• Contribute to improvements and updates of experiments, lab-related equipment and safety protocols.
• Maintain communication with all faculty instructors of record for each lab and each teaching assistant.

• Manage Lab Safety Officer program.
• Interface with EH&S as one of two primary points of contact.
• Consult on: safety plans, lab coats, lab inspections, haz reviews, odor reports, spill kits, SOPs.
• Investigate and write lessons learned reports of accidents and near misses.
• Maintain safety pages on department website and shared google drives.
• Conduct new graduate student and postdoc orientation safety training. Coordinate Moodle course for safety training as needed.
• Dispose of broken glass.
• Research topics and vet external contractors as requested by Associate Head.
• Maintain database of training record summaries, building marshals, undergrad researchers, biological use authorizations.
• Dispose of legacy chemicals, fridges, and advise on glovebox cleanouts as needed.
• Write and/or implement Safety Moments (under rebranding to SIDW talks).
• Assist with mentoring guide materials about safety.
• Perform anemometer readings on fume hoods as requested.
• Serve on safety committees at all levels. Assist Associate Head with writing department safety committee meeting agendas and take meeting notes.
• Communicate regularly with the Associate Head and department on safety matters.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A Master’s of Science degree

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safe practices and promotion of positive lab safety culture
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in lab management

• Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer
• Two or more years of experience in an organic chemistry laboratory and/or in instrumentation laboratories

N/A

No

No

09/29/2022

Open until filled.

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and the contact information for at least three professional references with your application.

Interviews may begin at any time therefore early application is encouraged.

00103255

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.00

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards

No

170701 - Chemistry

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