Chemistry Lab Technician

Overview: This position will be half-time (20 hrs/wk) and the individual will be responsible for coordination of Chemistry Teaching Lab preparations, and for the performance of monthly safety inspections of science labs on campus. The Lab Coordinator duties will include oversight of day-to-day chemistry teaching laboratory operations and supporting the Chemistry teaching mission.

Overview:

This position will be half-time (20 hrs/wk) and the individual will be responsible for coordination of Chemistry Teaching Lab preparations, and for the performance of monthly safety inspections of science labs on campus. The Lab Coordinator duties will include oversight of day-to-day chemistry teaching laboratory operations and supporting the Chemistry teaching mission. The Lab Coordinator should have good communication skills with students, faculty, and administrative associates.

 

This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.

 

For full consideration please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcript(s) (can be unofficial copies at application)
• Professional Reference Sheet

 

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

Responsibilities:

Lab Coordinator Role:

· Ordering of chemicals and supplies for Department of Chemistry Teaching Labs

· Preparing chemical solutions for teaching laboratories

· Helping with recruitment of chemistry Teaching Assistants (TAs)

· Training TAs in proper chemical preparation techniques

· Oversight of stockroom chemical inventories

 

Health Safety Technician Role

· Coordinating Hazardous and Biohazardous waste disposal in collaboration with the Campus Public Safety Technician

· Monthly safety inspections of teaching and research laboratories on campus, along with written feedback on observations

· Inspections of eye wash and shower stations in teaching and research labs

Qualifications:

BS in Chemistry or related discipline (MS Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.