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PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY ASCME 3200 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.
Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted:
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY ASCME 3200 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.
Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted:
- A cover letter that describes your qualifications and the reasons why you are interested in the position.
We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave, vacation, holidays paid, winter break closure, and retirement.
Posting Number: 20167074S
Job Description
Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Ensures lab operations are efficient, effective, and comply with established procedures
- Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory, and research-related tasks, which support faculty and graduate students with research projects.
- Applies expert technical knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting.
- Fabrication and machining, and other complex laboratory and/or other research methods and equipment functions.
- Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
- Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
- Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis.
- May instruct a laboratory academic section in research techniques, instruments, methods, and procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of lab and research support typically obtained through an Associate's degree in a science or technical field.
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or research support experience.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
- Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure will apply at the position level.
- Experience managing a chemistry or laboratory storeroom, stockroom, warehouse, or similar inventory and distribution operation, preferably in a higher education or research environment.
- Knowledge of chemical inventory management, including receiving, storage, tracking, dispensing, and disposal procedures.
- Familiarity with laboratory chemicals, compressed gases, cryogenic materials, and other laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical safety practices, hazardous materials handling, and applicable environmental health and safety requirements.
- Experience maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, coordinating purchasing, and establishing efficient inventory control procedures.
- Ability to coordinate the receipt, inspection, documentation, storage, and distribution of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
- Experience using inventory management systems, purchasing systems, and common computer applications to maintain records and generate reports.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and provide responsive service to faculty, researchers, laboratory personnel, and students.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Requires frequent and proficient use of computers and related technology
- Occasional heavy lifting, carrying, etc.
- Extensive standing, walking, etc.
- Exposure to all weather conditions.
- Exposure to hazardous materials.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Pay Rate: The starting salary range is $16.84 per hour up to $21.48 per hour, dependent on education and prior experience.
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Job Open Date10/14/2026
Posting Close Date
10/21/2026
Job Category: Classified AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, specific hours to be determined
Campus: Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week
20
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, piercej@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Family/Subfamily
Research & Labs-Lab Management
Career Track & Level
TAS3
Pay Grade
AF3200 |14|
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