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Job Title

Stores Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you organized, proactive, and ready to support a thriving academic environment? The Biology Department is looking for a Stores Supervisor to manage our stockroom and assist with essential business functions. In this role, you'll oversee inventory, process purchases, track equipment, and support budgeting and financial reporting. You'll also help train student assistants, communicate departmental policies, and occasionally make local supply runs. If you enjoy variety in your workday and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports scientific research and education, we’d encourage you to apply.

Opportunities to Contribute

+ Prepares weekly, year-end, and routine financial reports, including stockroom billing, activity summaries, and financial statements.

+ Handles purchasing and invoicing tasks; enters and reviews purchase requisitions for the Biology stockroom and service centers.

+ Monitors and reconciles accounts and budget portions related to the stockroom and departmental service centers.

+ Investigates transaction errors and coordinates corrective actions.

+ Maintains business files and assists with specialized projects and departmental activities.

+ Disseminates service center information to faculty, staff, and students; responds to routine vendor and departmental inquiries.

+ Orders supplies, stocks shelves, rotates inventory, and updates stockroom database with sales and receipts.

+ Drives university vehicle to purchase supplies locally as needed.

+ Receives, checks in, and delivers items from vendors; locates and tags new equipment.

+ Enters inventory data into FAMIS; performs spot checks and prepares annual inventory certifications and verifications.

+ Communicates stockroom policies, including chemical purchasing and handling procedures.

+ Trains and supervises stockroom assistants and supports other departmental service centers.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Four years of related experience in warehousing and maintaining inventory, including related supervisory experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

+ Driver’s License.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

+ Experience in storekeeping, including work in maintaining inventory, stock, and fiscal records.

+ Experience with Texas A&M University equipment inventory systems.

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Basic knowledge of scientific equipment associated with genetics, microbiology, chemistry, and life sciences.

+ Knowledge of proper preparation and handling of biologicals, chemicals, and glassware.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

+ Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

+ Working knowledge of online purchasing systems (Ex: Aggiebuy).

+ Knowledge accounting software (Ex: FAMIS, Canopy, and Quickbooks,).

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.