Evening Chemistry Lab Specialist

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Virginia seeks a Laboratory Research Professional (J1885) to support evening undergraduate labs in organic and general chemistry, with additional help for upper-level biochemistry and analytical chemistry labs as needed. You will join a team of three other lab coordinators to cover instruction labs.

Responsibilities include preparing labs and solutions, maintaining equipment, managing glassware and waste, and ensuring safety and compliance during sessions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting undergraduate labs is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare chemistry instructional labs per course materials.
• Prepare chemical solutions including buffers and organic solutions.
• Maintain analytical instrumentation and equipment records.
• Manage glassware, consumables, and supplies.
• Prepare specialized equipment and solutions for sessions.
• Clean up after laboratory sessions and dispose of waste.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of instructional labs.
• Train users in equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Attend weekly TA and lab coordinators meetings.
• Cross-train in introductory lab prep and operation.

Conocimientos

Laboratory coordination

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Glassware handling

Waste management

Record keeping

Student supervision

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Windows software

Instrumentation software

Descripción del empleo

The University of Virginia seeks a Laboratory Research Professional (J1885) to support evening undergraduate labs in organic and general chemistry, with additional help for upper-level biochemistry and analytical chemistry labs as needed. You will join a team of three other lab coordinators to cover instruction labs.

Responsibilities include preparing labs and solutions, maintaining equipment, managing glassware and waste, and ensuring safety and compliance during sessions.