"Laboratory Manager"

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Close Date: March 4, 2026
Job Title: Laboratory Manager
NJ CSC Job Spec Code & Title: Professional Services Specialist 3 - Computer Services (PSS3C)
Job Category: Classified, Non-Competitive, Non-Exempt, 35 hours per workweek
Union Description: CWA (Communications Workers of America)
Class Code: 21
Internal Salary Range: Steps 1 - 11 ($64,340.11 - $94,061.71)
External Salary Range: Steps 1 - 4 ($64,340.11 - $73,256.59)
The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview:

The primary goal of the Lab Manager is to support the experimental laboratories of the department. The laboratory manager is the primary teaching and research laboratories support for the department. They are critical to the operations of the laboratories by coordination, maintenance, and supervision of The Department's stockroom infrastructure and its functions.

The Lab Manager will collaborate with the instrumentation specialist, laboratory coordinators, and other relevant faculty and support staff. As the Lab Manager plays an important role in the teaching and safety mission of the department, they may also have occasional curricular and programming responsibilities that include:

• Teaching undergraduate chemistry courses (introductory and advanced), developing and coordinating laboratory curricula, and integrating laboratory safety programming into coursework.
• Developing and delivering safety training for students and faculty, ensuring alignment with EHS and departmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the department's main and satellite stockrooms, serving over 1,500 students annually across chemistry lab courses that serve the entire TCNJ campus, through the preparation of approximately 30–35 lab sections per fall and spring semesters.
• Management of a vast and wide range of chemical inventory (2,600 primary manufacturer's containers in our stockrooms and research labs– including flammable solvents, pyrophoric metals, organic and inorganic compounds, peroxides, concentrated acids and bases– as well as a large number of secondary chemical containers, chemical samples, gas cylinders, and biological materials), and stewardship of hazardous materials in compliance with EHS protocols.
• Maintaining the department's chemical and physical assets (excluding major instruments, office equipment, and IT).
• Ordering, organizing, and maintaining all departmental chemicals and laboratory supplies (including those for the stockroom and teaching laboratories), and ordering chemical and laboratory supplies for research laboratories.
• Hiring and supervising workers associated with stockroom functions.
• Maintenance of the department's safety data sheet (SDS) library and digital inventory tracking system.
• Serving as one of the administrators of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Supervision of chemical hygiene protocols and departmental compliance with federal, state, and institutional safety policies.
• Collaborate with the instrumentation specialist, laboratory coordinators, and other relevant faculty and support staff of the department.
• Coordination of hazardous waste stream disposal, ensuring timely pickup, required documentation, and regulatory reporting.
• Procurement and distribution of laboratory consumables and personal protective equipment (PPE) for faculty, staff, and student researchers.
• Support of teaching laboratories, research labs, and shared instrumentation spaces across the department.

Required:

• Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in one or more combination of the following: data processing, installation and maintenance of application programs, technical support, and/or design and preparation of programs.

OR

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

• Possession of a master's degree; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. Please find the link that holds pertinent information specific to steps individuals may take to receive an exemption from the rule(s): https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.