Job Summary
The Chemistry Lab Instructor/Coordinator will teach labs maintain equipment set up all chemistry labs for all instructors order supplies and make sure the lab is in compliance with all legal/safety requirements. The Chemistry Lab Instructor/Coordinator will oversee the activities of the lab. Managing the lab is the equivalent of 9 LEH . In addition 6 LEH of lab instruction will be required for a total load of 15 LEH . A minimum of 10 office hours are required.
Essential Functions
Managing labs/teaching labs for a minimum of 15 LEH each week Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment Assist with the development of laboratory curriculum Assist with the selection of laboratory manuals and supplementary materials Introduction in the form of a lecture of new concepts not covered by a lecture instructor Development of and administration of test material for each lab Maintain a grade book for lab grades and attendance records Training and coordinating the activities of parttime laboratory staff Maintain a safe laboratory environment including implementation of all applicable state and federal safety standards Set up budget purchase and maintain the inventory of supplies of all durable and disposable laboratory equipment chemicals and specimen Active participation in community service activities and Midland College student activities Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Must be able to bend reach overhead and lift/move equipment in excess of 25 pounds Ability to move easily within the lab The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus Use of manual dexterity Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time Laboratory setting
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field; relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement Knowledge of use and care of standard chemistry lab equipment Minimum of two years of experience working with waste disposal use and care of standard equipment and use or repair of analytical instrumentation in a chemistry laboratory
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience Ability to work on equipment to solve simple problems
Required Experience:
IC