Chemistry Teaching Lab Manager - Safety, Inventory & Setup

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager to support the Chemistry department's Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories. This role includes collaborating with faculty on lab needs, preparing chemicals for experiments, and ensuring laboratory safety.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field and must have a background in handling and managing chemicals. Responsibilities also cover managing laboratory inventory and acting as the primary safety contact.

Qualifications

• Background in a research laboratory.
• Relevant experience handling and managing chemicals.
• Background managing chemical inventory and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to understand course needs and plan execution.
• Prepare chemicals and solutions for undergraduate laboratories.
• Manage the chemical and equipment stockroom for teaching labs.
• Ensure safety compliance in laboratories and stockroom.
• Act as safety contact for instructional laboratories.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager to support the Chemistry department's Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories. This role includes collaborating with faculty on lab needs, preparing chemicals for experiments, and ensuring laboratory safety.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field and must have a background in handling and managing chemicals. Responsibilities also cover managing laboratory inventory and acting as the primary safety contact.