Chemistry Lab Coordinator

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition remission

Generous time off and retirement plan

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, Texas, seeks a Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to support day-to-day introductory and general teaching labs in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and work well in a team; strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required; 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teaching assistants regarding supplies, equipment, experiments, and safety.
• Set up and maintain online learning management system.
• Coordinate scheduled laboratory experiments for CHE 1100/1101/1102/1146/1405 as required.
• Supervise calculation and preparation of solutions and reagents.
• Maintain and inventory chemicals required for labs.
• Order chemicals and supplies as required.
• Supervise lab safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain and supervise use of shared-use equipment and instrumentation.
• Oversee use and safe disposal of hazardous materials with EHS.
• Develop and perfect new laboratory exercises under faculty guidance.
• Assist in developing annual budget requests for equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties to support Baylor’s mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A humblecollegefounded before Texas was a state,Baylornow stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s "Great Colleges to Work For".

Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator who will support day-to-day introductory and general teaching labs in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented, and be educated & trained in general Chemistry skills. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience is required. A bachelor's degree and five years of experience is preferred.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide support to teaching assistants regarding supplies, equipment, experiments, and safety
• Set up and maintain on-line learning management system
• Coordinate scheduled laboratory experiments supporting fall and spring semesters, and summer sessions for CHE 1100 (Introductory Chemistry), 1101 (General Chemistry I), 1102 (General Chemistry II), 1146 (Introductory Bio-Organic Chemistry), and 1405 (Chemistry & Society), as required
• Supervise the calculation and preparation of solutions and reagents
• Maintain and inventory chemicals required for labs
• Order chemicals and supplies as required
• Supervise lab safety & cleanliness
• Maintain and supervise use of shared-use equipment and instrumentation
• In cooperation with Environmental Health & Safety, oversee the use and safe disposal of hazardous materials
• Under the direction of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, develop and perfect new laboratory exercises
• Assist in developing annual budget requests for equipment and supplies
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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