Manager - Central Stockroom

at  Utah Valley University

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Utah Valley University is seeking a detail-oriented Manager for the College of Science Central Stockroom. The Stockroom Manager is responsible for the managing all aspects of all central stockroom functions. Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution chemicals and other laboratory supplies. Maintain an inventory of basic chemicals and supplies commonly used. Manage a team of student employees to ensure that the stockroom staff supports the academic functions of the College of Science (CoS) by working closely with the Department Chairs, faculty, and lab managers. Assist the CoS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety in ensuring laboratory safety as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• 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.

Abilities

• Ability to maintain a chemical inventory and track inventory using standard spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to manage and coordinate stockroom staff.

• Inventory Management - Maintain an adequate inventory of common chemicals, laboratory equipment supplies and than can be purchased by the CoS departments. Order specific chemicals and supplies as needed for faculty and laboratory managers. Ensure proper storage of chemical in the stockroom to maintain safety. Ensure any secondary containers generated are properly labelled. Ensure that any new chemicals received on campus are entered into the UVU chemical data base.
• Assist the CoS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety in Maintaining a chemical inventory of all chemicals, Disposing of hazardous waste, 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 how to 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 COS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety in development and implementation of appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices and ensure policies and practices are followed. Work with COS Director - Chemical Hygiene and Safety to review policies and practices for handling hazardous chemicals. Assist in ensuring that staff members are organized and keep material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the inventoried chemicals in each of the laboratories.