ARIZONA UNIVERSITIES
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION SYSTEM
TITLE:
Materials Facilities/Supplies
Supervisor
JOB CODE:
PAY GRADE:
FLSA:
171290
M51
E
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:
Supervises the operations of laboratory facility services and/or laboratory materials storeroom, which
maintains and supports a wide variety of laboratory and field programs. Items stocked in the storeroom
would include such things as scientific equipment, chemicals and supplies.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is third in a series of three classifications. Incumbents may be required to work with hazardous
chemicals. It is distinguished from Laboratory Supplies Controller by the supervisory responsibilities and
the higher level of authority pertaining to laboratory facility and/or storeroom operations.
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Supervises the activities of subordinates.
Plans, selects and devises work methods, work procedures, workflow and standards for quantity and
quality of work.
Oversees or supervises the activity of those who provide technical, renovation and maintenance
support for operational services.
Assists in development of the budget and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary
guidelines; prepares and maintains a variety of financial and merchandising records and reports.
Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment; establishes prices for items sold and bills
appropriately.
Ensures security for laboratory facilities.
Monitors the receiving of shipments which involves unpacking boxes and checking against packing
slips and original order to ensure entire order has been delivered; ensures that equipment is
transferred to correct laboratory.
Monitors chemical waste program, ensuring that waste materials are handled and disposed of in
accordance with established policies.
Oversees and/or performs preventative maintenance, electronic and mechanical repairs on a variety
of scientific equipment.
Monitors the preparation and/or prepares chemicals, solutions and reagents.
Acts as safety liaison, advising faculty, staff and students on the storage, usage and safe handling of
chemicals ensuring that safety procedures are followed in laboratories.
Serves as a liaison for laboratory areas to outside vendors and university departments including: Risk
Management, Police and Fire departments and Physical Resources.
Coordinates remodeling projects and monitors associated budget.
Coordinates the design and lay out for remodeling or building of new teaching and research
laboratories; coordinates electrical and plumbing requirements.
Develops microcomputer programs to monitor and maintain computerize storeroom records.
Recommends major equipment and material purchases.
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ARIZONA UNIVERSITIES
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION SYSTEM
TITLE:
Materials Facilities/Supplies
Supervisor
JOB CODE:
PAY GRADE:
FLSA:
171290
M51
E
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operation.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND one year laboratory/research or
related experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR,
Five years of laboratory/research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR,
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and
abilities have been achieved.
Possession of a current Arizona Class C driver’s license may be required upon employment.
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific
duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the
right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the
position.
Prepared:
Revised:
Revised:
6/88
2/92
2/02
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