Role Snapshot
Laboratory Specialist at Old Dominion University's Department of Biological Sciences who maintains laboratory operations, manages supplies and equipment inventory, and ensures safety and efficiency across teaching and research facilities.
Key Responsibilities: Maintain accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; manage laboratory and storage spaces for safety and optimal function; supply teaching and research labs with requested materials; supervise work-study/volunteer students and assist graduate instructors with biology lab sections; monitor departmental resource management per budgetary processes.
Skills & Tools: Strong organizational and inventory management abilities; knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling; ability to supervise and train students; effective communication and resource coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Qualifications: Typically requires a high school diploma or associate degree in a life science or related field; prior experience in a laboratory setting or scientific support role preferred.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $32K–$45K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
To effectively support the teaching/research/field laboratories by (a) maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; (b) maintaining and monitoring laboratory and storage spaces for safety, efficient function, and optimal use; (c) effectively supplying teaching and research laboratories with requested materials; (d) supervising work-study/volunteer students and assisting graduate instructors with biology laboratory sections; and (e) monitoring management of departmental resources as required by departmental budgetary processes. These services are provided within the Department of Biological Sciences, to other departments within the University setting and to external institutions.