Lab Manager

Part-time

Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a part-time (approximately 20 hours a week) position in the Math and Natural Science division. The primary responsibilities of this position will be managing the laboratory space for the teaching of labs and research conducted by faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• A science class with a lab is a requirement for all students at SVU. The maintenance and safety of labs are needed to manage equipment, store and handle chemicals, manage waste/hazard disposal, and provide a safe environment for faculty and students.
• Responsibilities will also include helping with laboratory preparation and clean up, such as mixing solutions, preparing equipment, ordering supplies, and otherwise working with faculty and other university staff to ensure labs have everything needed for safe instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a science field such as Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling and maintaining proper disposal of chemicals, microbial cultures, waste, and consumable products is preferred.

Applications

Applications must submit a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and 3 professional references as a single pdf to provost@svu.edu.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.