Laboratory Supervisor, Psychology

About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

The Laboratory Supervisor position provides full-time management for the Beaven Hall vivarium and laboratory facility to carry out essential animal care functions, and the position provides technical and administrative assistance to the Psychology Department particularly when other departmental staff are not on contract. The position reports to the chair of the Psychology Department. Some holiday and weekend work is expected, and the position is the point-of-contact for all off-hour emergencies. Responsibilities include purchasing and maintenance of equipment used in teaching and research, supervising animal care and student assistants involved therein, and interfacing with other departments (i.e., HR, Facilities, ITS, AV, DPS, etc.) as needed to maintain department infrastructure and operations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Psychology Department Responsibilities

• Overseeing faculty startup funds
• Purchasing equipment both for faculty labs and departmental needs
• Monitoring budgets (research and department) and maintaining relevant records
• Coordinating with external departments or offices for department logistics. For example:
  • ITS for printer support and replacement, new computer equipment purchases
  • AV for classroom technology support and replacement
  • Director of Academic Budget and Operations for determining funding constraints
  • Human Resources for student employee hiring and payroll matters
• Coordinating with external departments or offices for building logistics. For example:
  • Facilities for repairs, equipment moves, renovations, and other work with outside contractors
  • Public safety for space access and security
• Work with department chair to develop and implement plan for departmental space. For example:
  • Office assignments, especially for new faculty
  • Addressing office furniture needs
  • Maintaining information about combination lock codes and key assignments

Vivarium Responsibilities

• Daily care of rodents and birds (providing food/water)
• Organization of weekly vivarium maintenance schedule
• Regular cage cleaning on a weekly schedule
• Hiring, training, and supervision of student vivarium workers
• Monitoring of vivarium and laboratory environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity)
• Maintenance of vivarium and laboratory facility
• Maintenance of vivarium and laboratory equipment
• Coordination of animal facility and laboratory inspections
• Coordination of veterinary care visits
• Coordination with applicable safety committees
• Coordination of compliance with IACUC, OLAW, and applicable safety guidelines
• Coordination of hazardous waste removal and disposal
• Coordination of controlled substance storage and disposal
• Coordination of chemical storage, disposal, and inventory
• Represent psychology department on College's Chemical Safety Committee
• Record keeping
• Responsibility for coverage of animal care during weekends, holidays, and breaks (winter and summer)
• Designated personnel for animal care during a weather emergency

Liaison with Office Staff (to provide continuity for department functions)

• Budget management
• Purchasing of supplies and equipment
• Maintenance of equipment service contracts

Requirements:

• Associates degree or high school completion
• Ability to manage the Psychology Department's equipment and facilities
• Ability to supervise undergraduate workers and assistants
• Ability to work with institutional information systems for budgeting, purchasing, and timekeeping/payroll management
• Ability to manage diverse and concurrent responsibilities efficiently and assume new duties on short notice
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Aptitude to solve problems with equipment and processes
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact well with a large and diverse group of faculty and students
  

To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full vaccination by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted. Applicants believing they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, sincerely-held religious belief, or otherwise should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information on your application materials.


Additional Information:

The animals in the vivarium require daily care. The laboratory supervisor will be responsible for organizing the coverage of daily care by student workers, and will need to come in on some weekends and holidays as necessary to ensure the continuity of daily care. The Laboratory Supervisor will be the first point of contact in the event of emergencies that occur in the lab.

This is a full-time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
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College Description

The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.

Region Description

Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here .

The College of the Holy Cross is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

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Application Instructions:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http:// www.holycross.edu/mission ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity .