Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Chemical Stockroom Technical Specialist

The Chemical Stockroom Technical Specialist is responsible for the full operational management of the Chemistry stockroom and instructional laboratories.
This is a senior-level technical position requiring demonstrated experience in chemical stockroom management, hazardous waste compliance, laboratory preparation, chemical inventory systems, equipment maintenance coordination, and safety oversight.

The successful candidate must have prior experience managing chemical stockroom or laboratory operations in an academic, industrial, or research environment.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Stockroom and Laboratory Operations
2. Oversee all daily operations of the chemical stockroom
3. Prepare stock solutions, unknowns, and reagents to precise specifications (molarity, % w/v, % v/v, etc.)
4. Coordinate laboratory setup and breakdown for multiple concurrent laboratory sections
5. Verify equipment functionality prior to instructional use
6. Maintain GHS-compliant labeling and chemical storage practices
7. Ensure stockroom security and restricted access

Accuracy and reliability are critical. Errors directly impact student safety, regulatory compliance, and academic outcomes.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and manage current Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and OCC Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan requirements
• Oversee hazardous waste accumulation, labeling, storage, documentation, and reporting
• Complete and maintain Hazardous Waste Forms and related regulatory records
• Coordinate with the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Environmental Health and Safety personnel
• Train laboratory instructors and stockroom staff in laboratory safety procedures
• Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and pressurized gases

Stockroom coverage is required whenever wet laboratories are in session.

Equipment and Instrumentation

• Coordinate routine maintenance and service contracts for balances, spectrophotometers, water purification systems, and related laboratory equipment
• Manage gas cylinder inventory and regulator setup
• Prepare and maintain analytical instruments, including LC-MS, GC-MS, FT-IR, and HPLC systems
• Schedule service technicians and submit maintenance work orders

Staff Supervision and Training

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time stockroom staff
• Assign duties based on training level and laboratory requirements
• Provide ongoing safety training and operational oversight

Inventory and Budget Support

• Maintain a comprehensive and accurate chemical inventory system
• Monitor reagent usage and place timely purchase orders
• Manage gas cylinder ordering and returns to control rental costs
• Assist with laboratory supply budgeting and tracking
• Coordinate proper disposal of surplus chemicals and obsolete equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing a chemical stockroom or laboratory operations environment
• Demonstrated responsibility for hazardous waste handling, regulatory compliance, and required documentation
• Demonstrated responsibility for maintaining and auditing chemical inventory systems
• Demonstrated responsibility for laboratory preparation, scheduling coordination, and equipment oversight
• Experience supervising or directing technical or student staff
• Demonstrated ability to maintain organized, efficient, and safety-focused laboratory operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an academic instructional laboratory environment
• Experience with analytical instrumentation (GC-MS, LC-MS, FT-IR, HPLC)
• Experience implementing or improving laboratory organization and tracking systems
• Interest in long-term professional growth within laboratory operations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWELDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty
• Commitment to maintaining a secure, professional, and safety-focused laboratory environment

Additional Information:

CSEA position grade 7, anticipated salary is $49,984.  Person hired for the position must meet the minimum qualifications listed here as this hire is approved through Onondaga County Civil Service.

• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Local Retirement System (pension)
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans 
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed in the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.

Please note: If hired, official transcripts will be required.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

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Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.