Job Details

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Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end daily operations of the Molecular Biology Supply Center (MBSC) and Chemistry Store (CHEMS).
• Procure supplies for departmental inventory replenishment and initiate requisitions.
• Seek alternative sources and materials when necessary.
• Develop departmental supply par levels and maintain processes, policies, and workflows to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment/delivery of orders.
• Make recommendations related to business processes and purchases, identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Train and supervise student associates.
• Provide flexibility to assist in other warehouse operations as needed.
• Act as backup to the supervisor and subordinates during vacations and illness periods.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of relevant inventory experience.
• Ability to work well with others, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and self-starter.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Process improvement experience.
• Experience with inventory control systems.
• Experience using MS Office programs and MS Excel formulas.

Location: Celeste Laboratory of Chemistry (0371).

Position type: Regular. Scheduled Hours: 40.

Shift: First Shift.

The Target Hiring Range for this position is $22.93 to $29.95 per hour.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.