Pharmacy Laboratories Director

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

To maintain and prepare the laboratories for the teaching and research needs of the professional Pharm.D. program and graduate programs as determined in conjunction with the Chair of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences. Responsibilities will include the compounding/pharmaceutics laboratory, analytical, dispensing, sterile products, professional pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical engineering, and research laboratories. To ensure students and faculty are up to date with required safety training and work with the safety committee to ensure laboratories are in compliance with regulations. To maintain laboratory supplies and order as needed for the laboratory courses, thesis research projects and assist with ordering for faculty research projects. To assist with the implementation of laboratory courses, including delivery, grading, proctoring and posting of material where appropriate Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to Pharmaceutical Sciences, regulatory affairs, laboratory safety, biology, chemistry or related areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create and maintain computer-based laboratories supplies/equipment inventory that includes identifying vendors, placing orders for equipment, pharmaceutical materials, lab hardware, plastic and glass wares and general supplies.
• Conduct mock lab exercises, prepare stock materials, and supplies to obtain optimal procedures for lab assignments.
• Create, customize, and maintain inventory of student lockers and supply boxes.
• Work with Pharmacy faculty to develop prescription-based exercises that are patient-centered or disease oriented.
• Work with Graduate faculty and students to created laboratory exercises that are technically relevant.
• Oversee the compounding of non-sterile and sterile (e.g., parenterals, otic and ophthalmic) products.
• Assist, assess, and grade learners as they conduct lab experiments.
• Grade laboratory reports and exams where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the faculty of Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical and Administrative Science in the College to maintain an optimal work environment in the professional laboratories.
• Maintain safety data sheets and OSHA standards for all laboratories.
• Performing/scheduling routine maintenance of equipment
• Serve on College committees, such as the safety committee, as appropriate and assigned.
• Provide initial safety training to personnel working in the laboratories (instructional and research)
• Assist in the development of new programs in areas of expertise (ie pharmaceutical engineering)
• Supervise work study students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists Pharmacy faculty in the development of courses.
• Participates in the assessment of students.
• Provides guidance and assistance to students in multiple laboratory and/or didactic classes.
• Conduct tours of the facilities.
• Support the development and writing of generated grants.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Appropriate bachelor/master degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, cell/molecular biology or related disciplines
• Extremely effective oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with self-discipline to work independently.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Competencies in management of resources; business and organizational skills; communication and team building.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, sensitivity to others, willingness to take on new challenges, and an open and appropriately assertive manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, self-initiation, and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain strict code of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in partnership with faculty, administration, and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to present self in a highly confident and professional manner as a representative of the College and University.
• Ability to address and/or resolve conflict.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Usual office/laboratory environment
• Ability to work unimpeded in a laboratory setting
• Ability to read computer screens and printed materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate via the telephone, in person, and electronically. Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

​​​​​​​Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of 45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the four Western Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.

WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in US News and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering programs, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.