"Central Stock Room Manager - Chemistry"

Central Stock Room Manager - Chemistry

Salary: $55,141.00 - $64,871.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2605265

Closing: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as the Stockroom Manager and play a key role in supporting the teaching and research mission of the College of Science. In this position, you will oversee the full lifecycle of central stockroom operations-including receiving, organizing, and distributing chemicals and laboratory supplies-to ensure faculty, staff, and students have what they need for safe, efficient, and effective learning experiences. You'll maintain accurate inventories, streamline processes, and help uphold safe laboratory environments in partnership with the CoS Director of Chemical Hygiene and Safety.

This role also offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of student employees, collaborate closely with department chairs, faculty, and lab managers, and contribute to the smooth operations of a dynamic academic environment. If you are a detail-oriented professional who values safety, teamwork, and supporting scientific education, UVU provides a setting where your expertise will make a meaningful impact every day.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Inventory Management - Maintain an adequate inventory of common chemicals, laboratory equipment supplies, and items that can be purchased by the CoS departments. Order specific chemicals and supplies as needed for faculty and laboratory managers. Ensure the proper storage of chemicals in the stockroom to maintain safety. Ensure that any secondary containers generated are properly labeled. Ensure that any new chemicals received on campus are entered into the UVU chemical database.
• Assist the CoS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety in maintaining a chemical inventory of all chemicals, disposing of hazardous waste, and inspecting laboratories for safety compliance.
• Hire, train, and oversee stockroom staff to provide laboratory manager support as needed in preparation of chemicals and equipment for lecture labs, and provide support to CoS Department Chairs, faculty, and staff.
• Ensure all chemicals, supplies, and other CoS orders received from the Warehouse are documented, and the appropriate person is notified for pickup.
• Assist the COS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety in the development and implementation of appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices, and ensure policies and practices are followed. Collaborate with the COS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety to review and update policies and practices for handling hazardous chemicals. Assist in ensuring that staff members are organized and keep the material safety data sheet MSDS for the inventoried chemicals in each of the laboratories.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree (Chemistry Preferred) plus three to five years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of chemical safety procedures.
• Knowledge of safety standards for the use of laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Knowledge of chemical receiving and storage procedures.
• Ability to maintain a chemical inventory and track inventory using standard spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to manage and coordinate stockroom staff.