LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry
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Job Description
Laboratory Supervisor for the Department of Chemistry instructional laboratories. This 11-month position (August June) supports advanced (200-level and up) courses in inorganic physical analytical and biochemistry with an emphasis on biochemistry. Responsibilities include preparing materials (e.g. chemical solutions buffers gels); setting up and breaking down laboratory spaces for instruction; ordering and maintaining stockroom supplies; ensuring compliance with laboratory chemical biological and radiological safety standards; ensuring equipment and labware are kept in good working order; supervising and directing a staff of student assistants; managing waste in compliance with EH&S standards; and coordinating with instructional faculty and course staff to provide a successful and safe instructional experience for undergraduate students. Position requires the ability to track and plan ahead to meet the instructional objectives of multiple curricula and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure that students receive the appropriate supplies and support in a timely and efficient manner.
Required Skills
- B.A./B.S. in Chemistry Biochemistry or related life-science field (Masters preferred) and at least one year of related experience.
- Familiarity with standard chemical and biochemical laboratory processes and procedures (e.g. adjusting pH of solutions acid-base titration dimensional analysis reagent testing).
- Thorough understanding of laboratory safety and best practices.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with Excel as a tool to maintain inventories and track purchases.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
