Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Laboratory Manager/Administrator in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008285
Salary Range: Dependent on education and experience
Position Summary/Description:
The Lab Manager in the Leibfarth Group and the NC Pure Program at the UNC Department of Chemistry will play a key role in managing a highly productive research enterprise at the frontier of polymer science.
This position has a number of responsibilities including overseeing projects, providing critical financial leadership and managing a multi-million-dollar annual budget to monitor expenditures, project future costs, procure supplies and equipment, resolve finance/budget issues, lead budgeting for new grant applications, financial reporting, and revising budget post-award as necessary. The position will also provide support for the NC Pure Project, including procuring supplies and equipment, tracking instrument and equipment service contracts & scheduled maintenance, assisting project leadership with meeting coordination, and resolving budget/finance issues.
The Lab Manager will ensure compliance with chemical safety regulations, help establish and maintain standard operating procedures, laboratory infrastructure, data archival, scheduling group meetings and events, procure equipment and supplies, and maintain inventory. This position is responsible for onboarding, training, and overseeing new undergraduate students, graduate researchers, and postdoctoral scholars in the lab. The position will be the point of contact between the laboratory and multiple units within UNC , including HR, IT, finance, Access Control, and Real Estate Operations. The position will also be the point of contact between the NC Pure Project and organizations outside UNC , such as the NC Pure Project site owner, service contract providers, and other off-campus vendors.
Education and Experience:
Familiarity with issues in synthetic chemistry, polymer science, or sustainable chemistry is a plus. Knowledge of and experience in university business practices and systems is desirable.
Essential Skills:
Effective project management skills, to include demonstrated qualities in organizational and interpersonal leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to edit and compile materials from multiple sources and tailor information to various purposes required.
Background in budgeting, spreadsheet, financial analysis, and computer proficiency (MS Office Suite) required.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to interact constructively with diverse individuals with recent experience in training or teaching laboratory personnel.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.