Chemistry Lab Coordinator: Prep, Safety & Mentoring

Seattle Pacific University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA, is hiring a Chemistry Lab Coordinator to ensure that all instructional labs are prepared, safe, and well-equipped.

The role involves preparing solutions, supervising student Teaching Assistants, enforcing safety regulations, managing hazardous waste weekly, maintaining lab spaces, and coordinating supplies with the Lab Manager. Collaboration with the Biology lab coordinator is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in a chemistry lab.
• Familiarity with scientific equipment including pH meters, balances, micropipettes, Spectronic 20s.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor student workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and set up equipment for chemistry experiments and labs.
• Supervise and train student Teaching Assistants.
• Ensure safety regulations and chemical hygiene in labs.
• Collect, log, and manage hazardous waste weekly.
• Maintain clean and organized lab spaces; perform minor repairs on instruments.
• Monitor lab inventory and coordinate orders for supplies and equipment with Lab Manager.
• Collaborate with Biology lab coordinator to coordinate shared equipment usage.
• Perform annual tasks such as deep lab cleaning, chemical and glassware inventory, and trainings.
• Assist with biology lab coordination and supply/equipment pickups.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.

Skills

Lab experience

Equipment familiarity

Organizational skills

Mentoring students

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

pH meters

balances

micropipettes

Spectronic 20s

Job description

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA, is hiring a Chemistry Lab Coordinator to ensure that all instructional labs are prepared, safe, and well-equipped.

The role involves preparing solutions, supervising student Teaching Assistants, enforcing safety regulations, managing hazardous waste weekly, maintaining lab spaces, and coordinating supplies with the Lab Manager. Collaboration with the Biology lab coordinator is expected.