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Stockroom Manager

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Stockroom Manager

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

5

Department

Chemistry

Job Purpose

The Stockroom Manager for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry oversees the procurement and inventory of chemicals and supplies used in teaching and research laboratories. Trains students, faculty & staff on the inventory system and stockroom operations and supervises all student employees. Prepares and sets-up solutions, chemicals and equipment for academic chemistry labs. Maintains the budget for the stockroom and acts as the procurement card liaison for the Department.

Minimum Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Geology required with preferred experience in a laboratory environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Highly effective communication skills, both orally and written. Must be able to handle multiple projects and be responsive to problems as they emerge. Essential skills include analysis of experimental design to identify specific solutions and chemicals needed. Then preparation of chemicals solutions, proper handling and preparation of chemical samples, proper operation and setup of analysis instrumentation to meet experimental design. Must be knowledgeable about safety regulations and chemical hygiene guidelines and ensure compliance of all students and employees under their supervision.

Must follow state procurement guidelines and College fiscal procedures.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Employee will be required to wear proper protective equipment and appropriate dress for the work environment to include lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, goggles, face shields as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

 

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

                           

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. 

Salary

*46,782 - $55,000

Posting Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

05/14/2025

Benefits

  • Insurance:  Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave:  Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16607

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Administration of stockroom: Maintain inventory, equipment, gas cylinders and classroom supplies. Evaluates purchasing needs and makes restocking recommendations. Maintains stockroom budget. Additionally, fills chemical requests and makes aqueous solutions for research and special requests.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

 

Activity

Logistics: Works with vendors and carriers to find lost packages and get materials in the door by deadline. Researches backorders. Books equipment repairs, returns, exchanges. Procures a forklift from the Chiller plant when needed. Works closely with faculty to provide compatible lab schedules for equipment sharing between courses. Assists with surplus of tagged items and annual reconciliation.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

 

Activity

Management: Supervises Laboratory Assistant, providing training as needed. Meets regularly with assistant to ensure deadlines are being met.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

 

Activity

Compliance: Works with Dept Chair to ensure safe conditions in all lab spaces. Uploads SDS for materials building wide to web database. Tracks materials building wide for maintaining safe storage and chemical quality.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

5

 

Activity

Finance: Monitors department spending, purchases for the lab program, and for research in coordination with SNES Business Manager and supervisor. Projects future expenses. Keeps records of grant spending. Serves as P Card liaison. Deposits payments. Writes IDTs. Closes out year end budget. Negotiates and manages service contracts and instrument purchases.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

40

 

Activity

Waste management: Oversees collection and appropriate segregation of hazardous waste. Signs regulatory documents at pick up. Conducts tests to ensure contractual compliance on all streams. Works with instrument manager to safely identify and eliminate unknown materials if possible.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

5