Senior Laboratory Operations & Safety Specialist

Job Title: Senior Lab Associate, UC Clermont College Posting StartDate: 5/22/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among thenation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 livingalumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowesswith a physical setting The New York Times has called “the mostambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum hasnever been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu . UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed tostudent success and positively transforming the community throughscholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact,and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are keycontributors to UC’s success. Job Overview UC Clermont College Science and Health Department is recruitingfor a full-time (100% FTE) Senior Laboratory Associate. Salarycommensurate with experience. This position will support theUniversity’s mission and commitment to excellence for our students,faculty, staff and all our activities. The position is open untilit is filled and the review of applications will begin in May2026. Essential Functions The primary role of this position is to provide supportactivities for the instructional needs of designated laboratoriesand to administer the daily operational policies of thelaboratories. Job responsibilities include, but are not limitedto: Laboratory Preparation & Instructional Support Prepare laboratory materials for all scheduled courses,including reagents, solutions, media, specimens, cultures, andequipment. Supporting labs may include A&P, Microbiology, Biology,Cell Biology, Environmental Studies, Ecology, and Allied Health(ie: Physical Therapy Assistant and Surgical Technicianprograms). Set up and break down laboratory exercises according to facultylab manuals and course schedules. Maintain and catalog bacteria cultures, prepare agar plates anddifferent types of media. Coordinate lab preparation timelines with multiple instructorsto ensure readiness for concurrent courses. Laboratory Operations & Organization Oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, prep rooms,and shared lab spaces. Maintain clean, organized, and functional lab environments incompliance with current institutional standards. This will include disposal and storage of all chemical andbiohazard lab waste according to regulations by UC EnvironmentalHealth and Safety (EHS). Label and store in EHS containers and/orbottles for pick up by the UC EHS department for disposal. Schedule laboratory spaces and shared equipment in coordinationwith faculty, staff and department. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including chemicalhygiene, biosafety, bloodborne pathogens, UC guidelines and OSHAstandards. This will include communicating with faculty/staff/studentsabout chemical and biohazard safety program administration.Responsible for keeping record of training certificates for allfaculty/staff/students. Manage chemical and biological inventories, including labeling,storage, compatibility, and disposal. Coordinate hazardous waste handling and disposal according tolocal, state, and federal regulations. Train faculty, staff, and student workers on laboratory safetyprocedures and emergency protocols. Equipment & Resource Management Maintain a purchasing card and all the digital record keepingfor the financial accounts in UC’s Concur System. Order, receive, and track of lab supplies and equipment withindepartmental or grant budgets. Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for laboratoryequipment (microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, micropipettes,refrigerators, freezers, etc.). Planning, Documentation & Institutional Support Maintain accurate records for inventory, safety documentation,equipment maintenance, and lab usage. This will include maintenance of chemical and biologicalinventory and keeping SDS sheets available in the lab for allchemicals. Communicate with the IT and Facilities departments to solvecomputer problems and create work orders on lab maintenanceneeds. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience -OR-Associate degree with four (4) years of experience. Ideal Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years of biologyand/or microbiology lab experience -OR- a Master’s degree inBiology, Microbiology or a closely related field. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical orenvironmental demands. Application Process Information All applicants require: A cover letter, including a summary of the candidate’slaboratory experience. Current resume or CV. Names and contact information for three (3) professionalreferences. Any application that does not contain all required documentationwill not be considered. Applicants requiring sponsorship are notbeing considered at this time. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to supportyour well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off(Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, pleasevisit our CareersPage . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, youwill be required to provide satisfactory proof of employmenteligibility by providing acceptable, original forms ofidentification for employment verification via the Federal I-9employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profileand submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unableto consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to requestaccommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace whereall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment,including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.

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