Director, Science Complex Services

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as building manager for Mark Jefferson and Strong.
• Serve as the point of contact for the administrative unit in coordinating building maintenance, repair, and unexpected building problems.
• Manage proper storage, security, and disposal of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain chemical inventory for the administrative unit.
• Prepare, implement, and advise, along with the administrative unit Director and Health & Safety, on safety procedures for handling chemicals in accordance with OSHA and Michigan/Federal Hazard Communication Standards.
• Grant and maintain records of regular and after-hours lab and building access for trained research students and staff.
• Prepare requisitions, order and inventory compressed gases and controlled substances.
• Maintain a database of equipment contracts; perform periodic evaluations to confirm contract value and collaborate with administrative unit CS to ensure timely payment.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and performance management for administrative unit instrument technicians.
• Ensure effective workflow and alignment with instructional and research needs.
• Manage administrative unit funds related to consumables purchasing, equipment purchasing, and equipment repair.
• Analyze vendor catalogs, price lists, and shipping policies to ensure the most economical purchases.
• Perform cost analysis for new experiments, demonstrations, and other project proposals.
• Order necessary equipment and supplies for laboratories.
• Communicate with vendors regarding shipping, supply, delivery, and returns.
• Prepare annual reports of administrative unit discretionary funds used for purchases of supplies, services, and materials for instruction and research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemicals, supplies, and equipment management, chemical hazard prevention, and science laboratory maintenance, typically acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in a science discipline, is required.
• A minimum of three years of related experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the proper handling of chemicals is required.
• Familiarity with inventory, database, and budgeting systems is required.
• Supervisory Experience Is Required.
• Good managerial, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in a science discipline,
• Experience with maintaining a budget for a science school, department, core, or center,
• Experience with supervising staff,
• Certification as a HAZWOPER Emergency Response Technician are preferred.