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Laboratory Specialist

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Old Dominion University

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United States , Norfolk

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To effectively support the teaching/research/field laboratories by (a) maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; (b) maintaining and monitoring laboratory and storage spaces for safety, efficient function, and optimal use; (c) effectively supplying teaching and research laboratories with requested materials; (d) supervising work-study/volunteer students and assisting graduate instructors with biology laboratory sections; and (e) monitoring management of departmental resources as required by departmental budgetary processes. These services are provided within the Department of Biological Sciences, to other departments within the University setting and to external institutions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment
  • Maintaining and monitoring laboratory and storage spaces for safety, efficient function, and optimal use
  • Effectively supplying teaching and research laboratories with requested materials
  • Supervising work-study/volunteer students and assisting graduate instructors with biology laboratory sections
  • Monitoring management of departmental resources as required by departmental budgetary processes

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory procedures and equipment and analytical techniques in Biology, Chemistry, or related sciences
  • Working knowledge of operation of diverse laboratory equipment such as pipettor, pH meter, autoclave, hoods, distillation units, vehicles, and field equipment
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures in a laboratory or field study setting
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow instructions, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated ability to use Windows-based word processing, databases, spreadsheets & other software applications to create reports, manipulate data, etc
  • Demonstrated ability to wear a half mask respirator according to OSHA requirements for personal safety
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize workloads
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others
  • Some experience working in Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related science laboratory to include setting up or performing various tests or experiments
  • Some experience working with computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets

Nice to have:

  • Working knowledge of working with wet labs and working with BSL2 pathogens
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain inventory control
  • Some experience working in higher education
  • Some experience supervising employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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