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University of Pittsburgh Stockroom Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stockroom Coordinator
The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Chemistry is seeking a qualified Stockroom Coordinator. The incumbent will be responsible for: Assisting with stockroom operations and administrative tasks. Assisting with chemical and equipment procurement and inventory. Assisting with handling, preparation, testing, and distribution of laboratory chemicals and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and relevant Department of Chemistry and EH&S policies. Escalating problems to supervisor and contacts outside of the department as so directed. Demonstrating excellent judgment and discretion, acting independently, completing tasks by firm class schedule deadlines, and prioritizing and occasionally delegating multiple tasks. Maintaining a professional demeanor and always demonstrating excellent chemical and lab safety.
Job Summary
Performs general laboratory tasks, maintains inventory and equipment and orders supplies and parts, performs quality control testing, and assists other staff.
Essential Functions
Experience with chemical safety and knowledge of chemicals essential. Must be able to work with laboratory equipment and computers. Additional functional requirements: Must have dexterity, ability to stand for extensive periods of time, ability to reach, stretch, squat, etc. Ability to assist with cleaning areas of stockroom or labs a must.
Physical Effort
Must be able to travel across campus. Constant mobility is required. Lifting of chemical containers and laboratory equipment is required. Approximately 50 pounds.
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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Assistant Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Laboratory Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday variable Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday variable Hiring Range: $16.50 to $20.63 per hour Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI242668427
