Salary Commensurate with experience
Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: 8AM-4PM
Position Number: 434102/10-1182
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry seeks a Lab Administrator to oversee daily instructional laboratory operations as well as assist in a wide range of responsibilities as described below. The Lab Administrator should have experience in wet-chemical techniques with the ability to prepare chemical reagents, knowledge of safe handling and disposal of common laboratory chemicals, and familiarity with equipment and instrumentation used routinely in undergraduate labs. In addition, the candidate should be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching lab-related responsibilities-
Responsible for the preparation and setting up of chemicals and equipment for the 100- and 200-level lab courses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Courses include: General chemistry I and II; Organic chemistry I and II; Fundamentals of chemistry I and II (GOB).
Maintains updated and organized prep sheets.
Keeps teaching and prep lab spaces clean and organized.
Trains new TAs and instructors on teaching instrument usage.
Attends and assists lab TA meetings for courses that they have prepped and set up.
Aids the course Coordinators with lab course development and optimization.
Helps proctor lab practicals;
Administers TA evaluations for 100- through 400-level lab courses.
Other Responsibilities-
Along with Stockroom Manager, interview, hire, schedule, train, supervise, and assess Student Aides working the prep room and stockroom.
Encourages a culture of safety.
Manages safe handling and disposal of chemical waste generated in the research and teaching laboratories
Assists in overseeing the annual lab cleanout.
Completes summer projects as needed.
Serves as departmental Fire Marshall.
Completes other duties as assigned by the department Chair.