Job Title

Technical Laboratory Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry, is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Technical Laboratory Coordinator will be responsible for the management of organic chemistry laboratory instructional program. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Work Schedule: Ability to work non-standard hours.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of related experience in laboratory operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computers and cloud computing environments

• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships

• Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods

• Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate Degree in chemistry

• Five years of related experience in laboratory operations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner

• Experience developing safety management plan

• Ability to obtain a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license within 30 days of employment

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Laboratory Logistics and Operations: Works with program staff to maintain inventory records and prepare the annual order for all expendables for organic chemistry laboratories. Schedules and manages laboratory assistants in handling and preparation of chemicals, solvents, and unknowns for lab experiments, collection, processing, and proper disposal of chemical waste. Supervises set-up of laboratory equipment for appropriate experiments. Directs and supervises operations involving all aspects of chemical storage, safety labeling, and inventory control. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures. Conducts process evaluations and implements improvements to minimize costs and promotes efficient use of time. Monitors need for maintenance of laboratory facilities and requests appropriate handling of needs.

• Supervision and Training: Interviews, hires, trains student workers each semester. Trains student workers and teaching assistants in proper laboratory safety, all laboratory operations, and enforces safe working procedures. Assists with the administration of laboratories with TA training and coordination. Assists in the development and update of instructional materials for teaching laboratories.

• Laboratory Instrumentation and Equipment: Recommends new and replacement instrumentation. Evaluates merits of various instruments, issues orders for the instrument, and oversees acquisition and installation of the equipment. Develops procedures for student use of all instrumentation. Oversees checks of correct functioning of all equipment scheduled for use. Troubleshoots malfunctions and schedules repair by others.

• Laboratory Administration: Participates in laboratory supervision duties for each large laboratory course. Assists in the preparation of teaching materials and pre-laboratory presentations. Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations both in the physical laboratory/stockroom spaces and in the digital/online spaces. Manages instrumentation used in instructional laboratories Prepares regular performance evaluations for teaching assistants. Recommends pay raises and/or performance awards.

• Department Outreach: Assists with outreach programs that are held in the laboratory classrooms including the department Open House and summer programs and workshops. Prepares lab rooms and assists with set-up for use of these rooms for department outreach.

• Special Instructional Projects: Assists in the development and testing of new experiments and curricula. Purchases new chemicals, apparatus, and supplies. Evaluates and recommends experimental modifications for hazardous waste minimization. Assists in the development/updating of instructional materials. Transports placarded hazardous materials and p erforms other duties as assigned.

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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