The Business Office assists members of the Chemistry Department with all aspects of:

• Procurement and vendor negotiations
  
• Travel and expense reimbursements
  
• Appointing post-doctoral staff
  
• Employment processing and payroll administration
  
• Post-award grant and contract administration
  
• Shipping and receiving
  

In these areas, the Business Office serves as liaison with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Procurement Services, Accounts Payable, and Human Resources departments at Boston College and as the key contact with external vendors.

Business Office Staff & Contact Information

Lori St. Peter, Business Manager
E-mail: stpeter@bc.edu
Phone: 617-552-3659
Merkert 111

Lori manages the Business Office and is responsible for the research and academic financial operations of the department. These include post-award grant and contract administration; operating budget administration; vendor negotiations; and employment processing and payroll administration.

Steve Quin, Procurement and Fiscal Assistant
E-mail: stephen.quin@bc.edu
Phone: 617-552-3627
Merkert 111

Ginny Owens, Procurement and Fiscal Assistant
E-mail: owensv@bc.edu
Phone: 617-552-6357
Merkert 111

Steve and Ginny process supply and capital equipment requisitions for the teaching and research areas of the department. They are responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors and assist with organizing and coordinating vendor shows, seminars, and training that showcases new products and offerings for the Chemistry Department.

Their responsibilities also include processing expense reimbursements and accounts payable transactions for faculty, staff, and students. Ginny also assists with purchase card reconciliations and processing undergraduate student payroll.

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