Technical Laboratory Coordinator

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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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 overall management of the organic chemistry laboratory instructional program. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Schedule: Must be able to work non-standard hours.

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Three years of related 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 in chemistry or related field

• Five years of related experience in laboratory operations

• Knowledge and ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner

• Experience developing safety management plans

• Class “C” vehicle operator’s license

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Logistics and Operations: Work with program staff to maintain inventory records and prepare the annual order for all expendables for organic chemistry laboratories. Schedule and manage laboratory assistants in handling and preparation of chemicals, solvents, and unknowns for lab experiments, collection, processing, and proper disposal of chemical waste. Supervise set-up of laboratory equipment for appropriate experiments. Direct and supervise operations involving all aspects of chemical storage, safety labeling, and inventory control. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures. Conduct process evaluations and implement improvements to minimize costs and promote efficient use of time. Monitor need for maintenance of laboratory facilities and request appropriate handling of needs.

• Supervision and Training: Interview, hire, and train student workers each semester. Train student workers and teaching assistants in proper laboratory safety, all laboratory operations, and enforce safe working procedures. Assist with the administration of laboratories with TA training and coordination. Assist in the development and update of instructional materials for teaching laboratories.

• Laboratory Instrumentation and Equipment: Recommend new and replacement instrumentation. Evaluate the merits of various instruments, issue orders for the instrument, and oversee the acquisition and installation of the equipment. Develop procedures for student use of all instrumentation; oversee checks of correct functioning of all equipment scheduled for use; troubleshoot malfunctions and schedule repair by others if necessary.

• Laboratory Administration: Participate in laboratory supervision duties for each large laboratory course. Assist 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. Prepare regular performance evaluations for teaching assistants; recommend 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: Assist in the development and testing of new experiments and curricula. Purchase new chemicals, apparatus, and supplies as needed to implement new experiments. Evaluate and recommend experimental modifications for hazardous waste minimization. Assist in the development/updating of instructional materials. Transport placarded hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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 , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   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.