Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry

Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry Department: Natural Sciences Location: Western Campus Reports To: Associate Dean, Nat Science Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req6845 Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00 predominantly Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: SUMMARY Supervises operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations, internal policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupervises operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations, internal policies and proceduresDevelops materials and maintains lab equipment for instruction, demonstration and general laboratory useAssures all laboratory equipment and instrumentations are functioning properly and coordinates maintenance or repair as neededSelects, hires, trains, coaches, develops, and manages the performance of assigned staffPlans, organizes and implements procedures required to effectively operate the laboratory and maintain a high level of customer satisfactionMonitors unit workload to ensure equity and appropriate use of financial resourcesPrepares departmental budgets and assists with the annual budget planning processManages operational needs and monitors and controls expenses within the budgetCollaborates with College-wide committee(s) of peers to update and review lab safety guidelines and rulesReviews weekly inventory of supplies and orders as necessaryResearches and evaluates new equipment for purchase decisionsAssures that all personnel are following safety protocol in compliance with local/state/federal regulatory requirements, particularly while experiments are in progressMaintains accurate, and up to date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in appropriate data bases as specified by the Compliance and Risk Management departmentCollaboratively assists faculty regarding laboratory preparationsCollaborates with faculty to coordinate and optimize laboratory facilitiesAssists with the planning and execution of the chemistry laboratories transition to the new STEM CenterPerforms other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGBachelor's degree in a Science-related fieldSignificant related experience may substitute for educationMinimum of two years of demonstrated experience in a science laboratory settingDemonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of othersDemonstrated experience monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or teamDemonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESPossess working knowledge of Chemistry concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focusAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively completely work assignments independentlyPossess excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detailAbility to be creative and exercise initiativePossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsPossess strong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlinesAbility to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processesProven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaborativelyPossess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationshipsCritical thinker with ability to identify and implement efficiencies within daily operationsDemonstrated basic project management skillsBasic-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to work accurately with great attention to detailAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityAbility to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projectsAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and qualityPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of students and the community COMPETENCIES CRITICAL COMPETENCIESService FocusCollaborationQuality of Work VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESCommunicationTime Utilization IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESAdaptabilityContinuous Improvement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMaster's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related fieldDemonstrated supervisory experience in a laboratory settingDemonstrated laboratory experience in an academic environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS (The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there will be walking; standing; bending; stooping; climbing stairs and ladders; and carrying of various items and equipment;Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite Target Starting Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen. Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.