Laboratory Materials Manager/Environmental Compliance Officer at Central College – PELLA, Iowa

This is a 10 month (August - May), full-time and a 2 month (June & July), part-time administrative appointment reporting to the department chairperson of the chemistry program.

Candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with preference towards chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environmental safety or industrial hygiene. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years’ experience in the environmental safety field. Upon hire, candidates are required to maintain appropriate certified training in hazardous materials training in compliance governmental regulations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are needed for success in this position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to effectively perform the following functions 1) Dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with EPA regulations. 2) Actively manage the Vermeer Science Center stockroom, including student workers and inventory. 3) Supervise the laboratory preparation in support of natural science faculty. 4) Facilitate a safe laboratory environment through documentation of procedures, chemical handling, and training of students. 5) Procurement of chemicals, supplies, and equipment. 6) Manage the functionality of the equipment in collaboration with departments including balances, microscopes, safety equipment, etc. 7) Manage stockroom budget. 8) Other functions as needed in collaboration with biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, and other STEM programs as needed.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college with an active student body and a community centered on engaged citizenship. Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership and character formation as outlined in our Mission Statement. Central College is a welcoming learning community committed to vigorous and open inquiry as the best preparation for lives of integrity, creativity, and adaptability. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, Central College invites learners of all backgrounds and faiths to join us in the pursuit of knowledge, opportunity, and fulfillment. Central participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin May 1 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background check.

Please submit the following materials online:

1. A letter of interest relating to your qualifications for the position
2. An updated resume
3. Names and contact information of three references
4. A completed College employment application

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace. Academic positions at Central College use E-Verify. To be eligible for this position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Central’s home is Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of more than 10,000. Pella impressively appears in Oprah’s 60 Charming American Towns You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP. The community is famous for its annual Tulip Time Festival, its Dutch pastries, unique architecture and its fully functional windmill. Pella is just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake, and is the corporate headquarters of several international companies, including Vermeer Corporation, Pella Corporation, PPI and Lely North America. Central is an active partner with Pella and the Greater Des Moines region.