Stockroom Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Stockroom Coordinator (Williams Hall)

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Science - Chem - Undergraduate Programs (Ciera Duronslet Gasery (00004947), Fedra M Leonik (00001984))

Work Location:

0303 Virginia Rice Williams Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Stockroom Coordinator is responsible for directing the distribution of chemicals and supplies to students and Instructors as needed in the Chemistry teaching laboratories and determining equipment and supply needs for college chemistry classes. The Stockroom Coordinator also works in conjunction with the teaching faculty to ensure that all chemicals, supplies, equipment, and instruments needed to conduct laboratory courses are available. This stockroom coordinator is responsible for all teaching laboratory courses currently housed in 3rd floor of Williams Hall.

Job Duties:

20% Administrative:

• Maintains original records of glassware, equipment and chemicals issued to each student enrolled during a given semester. Updates these records and preserves original files.

• Maintains current safety documentation for chemicals used in the 3rd floor Williams Teaching Labs.

• Accurately maintains the safety/environmental management database used at LSU for all chemicals in 3rd floor Williams labs and Stockroom.

• Maintains inventory control on all lab desk drawers for items including laboratory glassware and personal protective equipment.

• Coordinates the student Check-In and Check-Out assignments of lab drawers for the laboratory courses.

• Maintains inventory of drawers and keys for each laboratory room.  Assigns sets of drawers/keys for each section of each laboratory course. 

30% Technical Expertise & Chemical Knowledge:

• Ensures that all chemicals in the teaching labs and in the stockroom are stored according to the appropriate safety protocols.

• Ensures that safe chemical handling procedures are followed. Trains solutions assistants in proper chemical safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Supervises Solution Assistants (or when necessary, prepares) the chemicals needed for the teaching laboratories on 3rd floor Williams

• Collects and classifies chemical waste products from the teaching labs and stockroom in the appropriate manner.  

• Prepares appropriate labels and paperwork to arrange for waste pickup from Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Distributes chemicals, glassware and other needed supplies for teaching labs.

• Stays current on all appropriate laboratory safety training administered by EHS.

30% Purchases:

• Monitors stock of chemicals, equipment, and consumables in stockroom during each semester.  

• Orders chemicals, equipment, and consumables needed for the operation of the teaching laboratories. Consults with faculty to ensure the appropriate grade/purity of chemicals to be ordered and the supply of equipment to be maintained.

• When appropriate, works with the Stockroom Manager of the General Chemistry Laboratory to combine orders to obtain the best price of supplies, such as goggles.

• When appropriate, obtain quotes on large orders to obtain the best prices for orders.

• Works with Chemistry Department Accounting personnel to ensure timely order and account reconciliations.

• Prepares charge details to be applied to each student’s laboratory usage deposit.

15% Facilities and Instruments:

• Supervises the maintenance of the teaching labs and stockroom.  Works with the building manager to report problems and request work orders. Follows through with the building coordinator on the completion of work orders.

• Runs periodic samples (according to a timeline set by faculty using the appropriate protocols) on instruments to ensure the instrument is in working order and trouble-shoot any problems.  

• Ensures all appropriate instruments and equipment are available for use before needed in the experiments of the 3rd floor teaching labs.

• As appropriate or at request of instructor, trains Teaching Assistants on operation of instrument.

5% Other

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical, biological sciences or related field

Additional Information:

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer/laptop/iPad; ability to sit and/or stand in the same position for extended periods at a time. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through various technology platforms through use of phone, e-mail, instant messaging (ex. Teams), virtual platforms (ex. Zoom), and direct contact with individuals. This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds; therefore, the position may require a physical.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available); however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Contact Amy Commander at [email protected] for questions regarding this position.

Posting Date:

August 27, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 22, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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