Instruction & Classroom Support Technician | Dept of Chemistry (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Holidays

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, invites applications for an Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 3 to advance safety and efficiency in undergraduate chemistry labs. You will coordinate laboratory safety programs, manage equipment and chemicals, oversee hazardous waste processes, and support faculty TAs and student workers.

The role requires a chemistry-related bachelor's degree and relevant experience, plus willingness to work evenings. A master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field and two years of full-time experience as a Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, with notice.
• Red Cross first aid training, including CPR, within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s degree in chemistry and two years teaching/supervising General Chemistry laboratories is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of laboratory safety practices for undergraduate instructional labs and stockrooms.
• Oversee laboratory preparation activities, equipment and chemical management, and safety compliance programs.
• Manage hazardous waste processes and instructional laboratories operations.
• Provide technical and operational support to faculty teaching assistants and student employees; coordinate staffing, training and resources.
• Develop and maintain training programs and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to improve lab operations and safety practices.

Skills

Experience as Tech 2

Evening work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Red Cross first aid training within 6 months

Job description

**The Opportunity:**Washington State University's **College of Arts and Sciences** is now accepting applications for an **Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 3** to support the **Department of Chemistry**. As the Instructional & Classroom Support Technician, you will coordinate the implementation of laboratory safety practices for undergraduate instructional laboratories and instructional stockrooms. You will also oversee laboratory preparation activities, equipment and chemical management, safety compliance programs, hazardous waste processes, and instructional laboratories. Other duties will include but are not limited to providing technical and operational support to faculty teaching assistants and student employees, coordinating staffing, training, and laboratory resources, developing and maintaining training programs, and compliance documentation. As well as collaborating with departmental leadership to improve instructional laboratory operations, safety practices, and instructional support services.**Additional Information:**This is a **full time** (**100%** FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.** **Monthly Salary:** $4,300.00 to $5,779.00 | Range 47 | Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered to WSU Civil Service staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree with major study in a basic applied science (chemistry or closely related field) AND two years of full-time experience as a Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2; OR equivalent education/experience.* Willingness and ability to work evenings, with notice.* Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, Red Cross first aid training, including CPR.**Preferred Qualifications:** * Master’s Degree in chemistry or closely related field and two (2) years of experience teaching/supervising General Chemistry laboratories.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **Area/College:** College of Arts and Sciences | Washington State University **Department of Chemistry:** Department of Chemistry | Washington State University **Location:** Pullman, WA **Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.