Director of the Undergraduate Laboratory
Director of the Undergraduate Laboratory
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Job Description
Posting Description
DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING LABORATORY Chemistry to hold direct responsibility for management and operation of the laboratory associated with all Chemistry laboratory courses; contribute to the educational mission through course management collaborating with faculty the Associate Department Head to research and with the Instructor for non-major chemistry subjects to develop new laboratory experiments and curriculum; teach undergraduates and oversee graduate student teaching fellows; work in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to enforce chemical and biological safety practices and procedures; supervise or perform preparation calibration operation maintenance and demonstration of multiple analytical instruments using in laboratory subjects; follow departmental budget guidelines for purchasing and prepare cost analyses for the UGTL and all courses; orchestrate purchasing of new equipment and instrumentation including consultation with vendor representatives and comparative cost analyses; supervise Technical Associate UGTL staff member; and be committed to undergraduate education and advancing the education mission of the UGTL.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related field of study; a minimum of three years of experience operating or overseeing a chemical education laboratory; competence in all core areas of experimental chemistry including organic inorganic physical and biological chemistry; administrative experience in one or more chemical education settings; strong organizational written and communication skills; ability to set goals assess and act on work priorities; ability to interact well with Department of Chemistry faculty staff and students with Institute personnel and with outside vendor sales technical representatives; experience in the use of standard computer software used in administering a laboratory environment including word processors spreadsheets and educational course management systems; experience in chemicals handling and preparative techniques; knowledge of laboratory safety regulations practices and procedures; and experience in the operation of complex instrumental analysis software and computers. Job #25008-8
6/12/2025
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
