Job Details

Laboratory Manager

Position Number: 6899331
Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Manager – Biology, Chemistry, and Natural Sciences

Appointment: Full-Time
Division: Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Application Review: Open until filled

As Allen University continues to evolve into the best HBCU in South Carolina, we seek dedicated staﬀ to join us in pursuit of All That Can Be Imagined.

The Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences invites applications for a Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operation, safety, maintenance, and instructional support of the Biology and Chemistry teaching and research laboratories. This role ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal safety guidelines, maintains inventory and equipment, supports faculty teaching needs, and facilitates a safe and eﬃcient learning environment for students. This position reports to both the Department Chair and the Dean of the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage daily laboratory operations for Biology, Chemistry, and related Natural Science courses, including lab setup, breakdown, and instructional support.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory materials, reagents, solutions, media, and equipment required for teaching and research labs.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, oversee procurement, organize Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and manage chemical, biological, and sharps waste disposal.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and institutional safety regulations; maintain clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environments.
- Supervise and train Student Lab Assistants; maintain and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in teaching or research laboratories, preferably in higher education.
- Knowledge of chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, and equipment maintenance.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staﬀ, and student workers.
- Familiarity with laboratory procurement systems and vendor relations.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Competencies
- Experience supervising laboratory personnel or student workers.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and safety regulations.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- Commitment to supporting undergraduate teaching and research activities.

How to Apply
Please email the following documents: a cover letter expressing interest and relevant laboratory management experience; a resume or curriculum vitae; a copy of unoﬃcial transcript(s); and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

Submit to:
Dr. Philemon Kirui
Interim Dean, Mathematics and Science Division
Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204

Email: pkirui@allenuniversity.edu
Phone: (803) 376-5771

Note: This position is open only to candidates who are U.S. citizens, green card holders, or individuals authorized to work in the United States.

To apply, please visit: https://allenuniversity.edu/au-employment