Job description

Position Summary

The position is responsible for coordinating laboratory operations and instructional support activities such as laboratory preparation, practical instruction, and inventory management for the chemistry teaching lab.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions, fabricates apparatus components, sets up equipment, and performs laboratory clean-up.
• Supports with coordinating activities related to the “Proteins” module of the CAPSTONE: Advanced Laboratory course.
• Supports instructors in preparing reagents and setting up teaching laboratories as per sessions.
• Attends laboratory sessions to provide technical assistance, demonstrate established laboratory procedures, and reinforce proper laboratory techniques under the direction of the course instructor.
• Briefs users on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, the location and use of materials, and appropriate waste disposal and laboratory clean-up practices as required.
• Performs routine cleaning, inspection, and organization of teaching laboratories, stockrooms, and equipment, including conducting inventory counts of chemicals, supplies, and equipment and supporting end-of-semester laboratory activities.
• Coordinates the ordering, receipt, embroidery, distribution, and annual dry-cleaning of laboratory coats used in teaching laboratories.
• Assists with preparing purchase orders for laboratory supplies and equipment and liaises with Procurement and relevant vendors to support timely acquisition and delivery.
• Assists with recording keeping and coordinates with FHSS for proper disposal of hazardous chemical waste in accordance with policies.
• Assists with chemistry-related student recruitment, community outreach, and other institutional activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 3 - 5 years research or teaching laboratory environment.

Previous training in laboratory safety is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of laboratory, equipment maintenance and stock management.
• Understands laboratory quality assurance and safe waste management disposal.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Works independently or collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.