Chemistry Laboratory Manager

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-50
Agency: Francis Marion University
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Class Code:: ED25
Position Number:: 26-50
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Materials Needed: 1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-50). 2. Resume.3. The names, addresses and telephone numbers (both mail and email), of three references. 4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).5. FM Staff Application.To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please see the link in the ad.Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at View phone number on click.appcast.io
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Francis Marion University and the Department of Chemistry invite applications for a Chemistry Laboratory Manager. The Chemistry Laboratory Manager is responsible for operational and administrative laboratory support services and contributing to the general operation of the Chemistry Department's labs.


The successful candidate should have a general knowledge of basic instruments used in undergraduate chemistry labs such as IR, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, NMR, AA spectrometers, HPLC, PXRD, GC and GC-MS chromatographs, as well as other smaller instruments such as pH and conductivity meters.


Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates activities in instructional laboratories, providing support services to faculty and students
• Coordinates waste and stockroom management, the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of supplies, lab ware, equipment, and instruments
• Maintains the department's inventory to include chemicals
• Determines laboratory requirements and prepares general and organic laboratories
• Coordinates maintenance or repairs of equipment in the chemistry laboratories
• Supervises undergraduate student lab assistants
• Provides advice and orientation to instructors regarding laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment

Minimum and Additional Requirements
FMU Preferences: A Master's or Bachelor's degree in chemistry with graduate hours is preferred, but a Bachelor's degree in chemistry will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
State Classification : Laboratory Specialist II (ED25)

Pay Grade: GEN07

Salary: $39,300

Start date: August 10, 2026

Normal Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Summer hours will vary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-50).
2. Resume.
3. The names, addresses and telephone numbers (both mail and email), of three references.
4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
5. FM Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here .

Send complete application packet to : Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at View phone number on click.appcast.io


As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.