Job description

Laboratory Technician

Chemistry, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

The Chemistry Department seeks a highly organized, self-motivated and skilled Laboratory Technician. They should be well versed in laboratory safety protocols for undergraduate chemistry labs, knowledgeable of OSHA and NFPA regulations. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the issuance of materials, supplies, chemicals and small equipment. They will act as a resource for shared department instrumentation; create/maintain basic, general operating procedures for introductory training of students; ability to troubleshoot and repair minor issues is preferred; liaise with service technicians as required. They will also maintain an inventory of supplies, materials and chemicals of teaching labs. The position reports to the department chair.

Essential Functions

• Maintains laboratory stockroom and preparation room; maintains/updates files related to assigned experiments. Prepare and set-up materials and equipment for use in student laboratory experiments
• Distributes equipment/supplies/chemicals to laboratory stations. Oversees implementation of lab safety protocols and equipment.
• Administers Chemical Hygiene Plan/ Safety plan in labs. Assures compliance with all safety regulations and requirements in labs. Maintains knowledge of OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Oversees maintenance issues for teaching and research labs; works with facilities and faculty on emergency and maintenance issues as they arise.
• Responsible for the issuance of materials, supplies, chemicals and small equipment.
• Distributes materials, supplies, chemicals and small equipment to teaching and research labs in conjunction with staff.
• Acts as a resource for shared department instrumentation; create/maintain basic, general operating procedures for introductory training of students; ability to troubleshoot and repair minor issues is preferred; liaises with service technicians as required.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, materials and chemicals of teaching labs.
• Receives supplies, materials and chemicals for the teaching and laboratories. Works with vendors to review new products. Utilizes University Procurement and work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Chemistry required.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Knowledge or expertise of common laboratory procedures.
• Understanding of Material Safety and Data Safety sheets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Capable of supporting collaborative research and work with faculty in modernizing laboratory experiments for undergraduates.
• Experience working with various stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, and administrators, expertise in safety protocols and familiarity with current OSHA and NYS environmental safety policies.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Chemistry or related field preferred.

Minimum Starting Salary: $58,500

Maximum Starting Salary: $65,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4281

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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