Lab Manager

Salary: $45,000-$55,000

Lab Manager-Lyon College is a dynamic, growing institution seeking a full-time Lab Manager with a desired start date of July 1, 2024. As the college expands into graduate education as well as the establishment of the first and only dental and veterinary schools in the state, the Lab Manager will provide key support to the undergraduate program at the Batesville campus. Reporting to the Provost, the Lab Manager will serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer at the Batesville campus; assist faculty with preparation for and setup/takedown of academic laboratory experiences that are part of the undergraduate curriculum; order and supervise the distribution of common lab materials, substances, and equipment, as needed; arrange for repairs and necessary maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment; and supervise part-time undergraduate student employees that assist in laboratory preparation and setup. Required Qualifications: a bachelor’s in chemistry or a related field, excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and a proactive attitude. An application will be enhanced by experience working within a chemical hygiene plan, experience working within an academic environment, and/or knowledge of 29 CFR Part
1910.1450.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 600 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any federal or state law regarding equal employment opportunities. To learn more about Lyon College go to www.lyon.edu.