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Chemistry Supplies Coordinator

LocationRobert L Rooke Science Center - Chemistry
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentChemistry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
Position Title:
Chemistry Supplies Coordinator
Position Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Categories:
Staff Non-exempt
Job Summary:
Bucknell University’s Department of Chemistry seeks a Chemistry Supplies Coordinator. This position researches and purchases items needed for the Chemistry department; distributes orders and tracks expenditures. This individual schedules preventative maintenance and repair for equipment, maintains stockroom and chemical inventories and ensures safe and successful laboratory operations.
Reports directly to the Department Chair.
Work Setting: On-campus work, lab environment.
This position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week; 12 months/year), benefits-eligible, non-exempt, staff position.
Job Duties:
What You Will Do:
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Researches and purchases items needed for the department, and works with procurement and (or) vendors to coordinate receipt and distribution of incoming inventory while maintaining detailed records
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Completes reports to provide tracking and visibility of stockroom expenditures
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Schedules preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
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Monitors supplies and maintains stockroom and chemical inventories, and interfaces with a database of chemicals.
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May recruit, hire, train and manage student employees to ensure safe and successful laboratory operation as needed.
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Serves as primary liaison with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and serves on the University’s Safety Committee
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Works closely with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and lab instructors to ensure availability of safety information and proper disposal of chemical/hazardous waste.
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The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Supervisory Responsibility
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Supervises Student Workers/Volunteers/Interns. May recommend the following: hiring, disciplinary action, staffing assignments, and scheduling.
What You Will Bring:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field
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Working knowledge of chemical principles related to (1) preparing reagents and chemicals for instructional purposes, (2) safe handling of chemicals and lab safety, and (3) hazardous waste disposal protocols
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Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community of faculty, lab instructors, students and staff.
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Proficiency with standard computer software
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No previous experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
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1 or more years stockroom, inventory management, or related experience
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Purchasing experience
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Strong organizational skills
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Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of an educational environment
Physical Demands:
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Ability to lift 25 lbs and to climb a ladder.
Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
18.40-23.00
The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
Legal
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
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Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
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Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
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An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
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Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
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Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
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A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
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A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
To learn more about Bucknell’s benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)
Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
This position is open to hybrid/remote candidates located in the following states: CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA. Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in one of these approved states at the time of application and throughout employment.
E-Verify
Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information regarding Bucknell’s E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].
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