Chemistry Laboratory Operations Supervisor

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation & holidays

PERA retirement

Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator II to oversee day-to-day teaching and research lab operations. You will manage preparation, inventory, safety compliance, equipment support, and student supervisor duties to enable smooth instructional and research activities.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, highly organized, and capable of coordinating with faculty, EHS, facilities, vendors, and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.
• Experience supporting chemistry or scientific laboratory operations.
• Experience preparing chemical solutions and handling laboratory reagents and equipment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, chemical storage requirements, waste management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment for scheduled laboratory courses.
• Keep laboratories clean, organized, safe, and ready for instruction.
• Standardize solutions and manage chemical preparation processes with precision.
• Monitor laboratory readiness and troubleshoot operational issues before they impact instruction.
• Respond to requests from faculty, staff, students, and researchers for materials, equipment, and technical assistance.
• Assemble, adapt, or fabricate equipment and laboratory setups as needed.
• Coordinate the movement and installation of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Monitor compliance with chemical safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage chemical inventories, waste disposal programs, and related documentation.
• Conduct laboratory inspections and identify corrective actions.
• Serve as an initial responder for chemical incidents and coordinate with EHS as necessary.
• Maintain required safety, inspection, and compliance records.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise student laboratory assistants.
• Delegate laboratory preparation, inventory, and stockroom responsibilities.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain employment and training records.
• Procure laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute laboratory materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory databases and generate reports.
• Coordinate disposal or redistribution of surplus materials and equipment.
• Build productive relationships with faculty, students, vendors, inspectors, facilities personnel, and campus partners.
• Coordinate laboratory support for departmental events, demonstrations, and outreach programs.
• Help ensure successful execution of chemistry-related events through effective planning and logistics.

Skills

Lab operations

Chemical handling

Record keeping

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Four years experience

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Job description

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator II to oversee day-to-day teaching and research lab operations. You will manage preparation, inventory, safety compliance, equipment support, and student supervisor duties to enable smooth instructional and research activities.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, highly organized, and capable of coordinating with faculty, EHS, facilities, vendors, and campus partners.