Chemistry Lab Manager
Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Full job description
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Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
- Prep and clean up for all Chemistry labs
- Maintain inventory and purchase lab supplies for all Chemistry labs, managing lab budget for these areas.
- Act as a resource and support person for adjunct and full-time chemistry faculty.
- Maintain chemistry lab equipment
- Member of the college safety committee and lab safety committee. Annual review of chemical hygiene plan and lab safety manual for chemistry labs with the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
- Collaborate with other lab managers (biology/health) to maintain the division budget and have it available and up to date for the dean and program heads.
- Managing chemical and biological waste.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Provide safety guidance to SCI 299 Capstone students working in the chemistry lab.
Benefits include:
- Choice of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans offered through the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Generous leave benefits
- Tuition waiver program for studies at PVCC and opportunities for professional development and career advancement
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry
- Knowledge of how to use all chemistry lab equipment.
- Knowledge of OSHA lab protective equipment use and EPA waste disposal requirements or willingness to learn them.
- Understands the importance of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Proven ability to work as a team member, appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive mission of community colleges.
- Masters degree in education or specific discipline
- Community college teaching experience.
- Familiarity with the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
- Experience developing online courses in a college setting.
- Online Application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.
References & criminal background checks required.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We seek to promote an understanding and appreciation of differences by creating an inclusive environment embracing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations.In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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