What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Lab Coordinator position at Knox College?
The Department of Chemistry seeks applications for a Laboratory Coordinator and Radiation Safety Officer. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position. This position will report to the chair of the Chemistry Department.
The Chemistry Lab Coordinator works closely with chemistry faculty to facilitate chemistry and biochemistry lab courses, with an emphasis on introductory chemistry classes. The Lab Coordinator plays an essential role in the educational mission of the department. Responsibilities include a combination of instructional, laboratory, maintenance, and administrative tasks to coordinate and support the lab and lecture components of these courses.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and coordination supplies and equipment for all Chemistry and Biochemistry laboratory classes.
- Assisting professors, student laboratory assistants, and students during General Chemistry laboratory classes.
- Grading laboratory reports for all sections of General Chemistry laboratory classes.
- Training General Chemistry laboratory assistants during a weekly meeting while laboratory classes are in session.
- Supervising the set-up and return to storage of instruments required by the chemistry laboratory teaching program as directed by laboratory teaching schedules.
- Working with faculty and the Stockroom Manager to monitor and maintain chemical instruments, lab equipment, chemicals and supplies.
- Becoming well-versed in the operation and repair of shared departmental instruments and teach students how to safely and correctly operate these instruments.
- Supervising the cryogenics and calibration for NMR equipment maintenance.
- Serving as Radiation Safety Officer (training can be obtained upon employment).
- Other duties as assigned in coordination with faculty and the Stockroom Manager to support the Chemistry instructional labs.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with college students in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge and experience in using laboratory equipment in basic scientific research applications and ability to troubleshoot problems in use.
- Ability to prepare solutions.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and/or databases.
- 2 or more years’ experience working in academic or industrial laboratory environments.
Application:
To apply, please submit:
- A letter of interest outlining training, experience, and qualifications for the position as described above.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
Names and contact information of three confidential professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD
Voluntary Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.
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