Chemistry Lab Coordinator

Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator

The Department of Chemistry seeks applications for a Laboratory Coordinator and Radiation Safety Officer. This is a fulltime 12month benefited position. This position will report to the chair of the Chemistry Department.

The Chemistry Lab Coordinator works closely with chemistry faculty to facilitate chemistry and biochemistry lab courses with an emphasis on introductory chemistry classes. The Lab Coordinator plays an essential role in the educational mission of the department. Responsibilities include a combination of instructional laboratory maintenance and administrative tasks to coordinate and support the lab and lecture components of these courses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and coordination supplies and equipment for all Chemistry and Biochemistry laboratory classes.

• Assisting professors student laboratory assistants and students during General Chemistry laboratory classes.

• Grading laboratory reports for all sections of General Chemistry laboratory classes.

• Training General Chemistry laboratory assistants during a weekly meeting while laboratory classes are in session.

• Supervising the setup and return to storage of instruments required by the chemistry laboratory teaching program as directed by laboratory teaching schedules.

• Working with faculty and the Stockroom Manager to monitor and maintain chemical instruments lab equipment chemicals and supplies.

• Becoming wellversed in the operation and repair of shared departmental instruments and teach students how to safely and correctly operate these instruments.

• Supervising the cryogenics and calibration for NMR equipment maintenance.

• Serving as Radiation Safety Officer (training can be obtained upon employment).

• Other duties as assigned in coordination with faculty and the Stockroom Manager to support the Chemistry instructional labs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (BA or BS) in chemistry or a related field

Radiation Safety Officer Certification (training can be obtained upon employment).

Ability to interact effectively with students faculty staff and external constituents who have a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Knowledge and ability for the safe handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment/instruments.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with college students in a laboratory environment.

• Knowledge and experience in using laboratory equipment in basic scientific research applications and ability to troubleshoot problems in use.

• Ability to prepare solutions.

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and/or databases.

• 2 or more years experience working in academic or industrial laboratory environments.

Application:

To apply please submit:

• A letter of interest outlining training experience and qualifications for the position as described above.

• A resume or curriculum vitae.

• Names and contact information of three confidential professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location jobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

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