Kenyon College invites applications for a Chemical Facilities Manager. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Chair of the Chemistry Department, with an anticipated start in early August 2026. The Chemical Facilities Manager will primarily provide support for the instructional chemical laboratories and manage chemical stockroom facilities for the Natural Science Division.

General Responsibilities:

Instructional chemical laboratories support

• Manage the procurement of chemicals and consumable supplies needed for lab courses.
• In consultation with instructional staff, acquire and prepare reagents and supplies; coordinate procedures, safety information, and equipment setup for lab courses.
• Prepare laboratory spaces for instruction: distribute reagents,  supplies, and safety equipment. 
• Oversee collection of waste materials from instructional laboratories and their transfer to central accumulation facility.

Chemical stockroom facilities management

• Organize and maintain chemical stockrooms for safe storage of chemical inventory, laboratory equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Manage receipt of chemicals and laboratory supplies, entry into inventory database, proper labeling, and safe transit to the appropriate storage location.
• Maintain and update records in chemical inventory database; manage database software.
• Maintain appropriate certification for handling hazardous materials.
• Manage access to secure facilities and equipment.
• Hire, train, and supervise part-time student employees effectively.

Operations support coordination

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Natural Science Division Operational Support Team to develop standard operating procedures, coordinate installation and servicing of specialized equipment, and coordinate multi-facility support with team members as needed.

The above indicate general responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Qualifications: Current or expected within six months of start date:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or cognate field. Preferred: Master's degree.
• Minimum: Two years of wet-lab experience in a chemical laboratory. Preferred: More than 2 years of experience in an academic chemical stockroom.
• Experience with management of shared electronic documents, such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
• Chemical Hygiene Officer certification from National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC); or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager certification from Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

Working conditions: Work is generally performed in the chemical stockrooms. Being able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs may be necessary.  

The successful candidate will: Work independently while coordinating with a team; work well with a variety of people, including faculty, staff, and students; maintain focus when working with hazardous materials under time pressure; plan for instructional laboratory needs over the time scales of days, weeks, and semesters; recognize problems and attempt solutions; propose new methods to accomplish goals; use technical language to communicate precise specifications for procurement, preparation, and handling of hazardous materials; research and critically evaluate information to support decision making; keep well organized records.

A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume highlighting applicable training, experience, and certifications; 3) unofficial transcripts pertaining to the relevant degree; and 4) contact information for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on June 22, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Kerry Rouhier, Search Committee Chair (rouhierk@kenyon.edu).

The candidate must be authorized to work full-time in the United States and be able to begin work no later than July 20th.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-two other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.