Laboratory Coordinator I - Chemistry

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance for you and depend…

ECO Pass for local transit

Academic community and outdoor rec

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I for the Chemistry department. The role covers lab preparation, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance to support student experiments and demonstrations.

Responsibilities include TA administrative support, record-keeping, and assisting faculty. This is a full-time, in-person position with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and occasional early mornings or evenings to support operations.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Excellence in establishing work priorities, providing follow-through, and meeting timelines.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and resolve disputes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and reagents for teaching labs and demonstrations; set up labs with needed apparatus and glassware.
• Provide TA administrative support, coordinate makeup labs, and assist instructors and TAs.
• Keep electronic and physical records, support online resources and campus lab systems.
• Handle other department lab support tasks to assist student success.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Master's degree in Chemistry (asset)

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Laboratory Coordinator I in the Chemistry department! This position is responsible for the preparation of materials and set up for student experiments, maintenance of apparatus and instruments, compliance with safety protocols and proper chemical waste disposal, assisting graduate teaching assistants and faculty, and various administrative duties.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of the nation's top-ranked Tier 1 research institutions, the Department of Chemistry is internationally recognized for its outstanding research efforts and education. Faculty conduct research in all areas of chemistry, including analytical, materials and nanoscience, organic, and physical chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose faculty conduct research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU‑Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Lab Preparation & Chemical Safety

• Laboratory related tasks and safety issues for teaching labs and lecture demonstrations: Preparation of solutions and reagents in required quantities for assigned courses and preparing labs with apparatus/equipment/glassware needed for each experiment.
• Practice lab safety at all times; stay updated on EH&S compliance and maintain SAAs; ensure lab safety is enforced in teaching labs and with student lab assistants; set up, support, and clean up lecture demonstrations; and extensive support for CU Wizard shows and summer outreach programs.

TA Administrative Support for CU Undergraduate Teaching

• Support TA Training activities, lab practicum, and weekly TA meetings; communicate with instructors and TAs to facilitate makeup lab experiments; arrive on time and ensure students and TAs are supported when recitations and labs are in session; and work patiently with students, TAs, and course instructors.

Record Keeping and Instructional Technology

• Keep track of all activities and forms related to recitations and labs electronically and as hard copies as necessary; maintain files on general chemistry server for access by instructors and staff; support faculty and TAs with online resources.
• Other job related requests supporting the department's lab and student success.

What You Should Know

This is a full-time, in-person position with a regular Monday–Friday schedule. Daily schedules within the 40-hour workweek may vary based on laboratory operations, research activities, instrument availability, and other facility needs. The schedule may include occasional early morning (7:30 AM) or later afternoon/evening hours (6:30 PM) to support laboratory operations and ensure appropriate coverage.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this role is $52,032.

If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• an ECO Pass for local transit
• an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation
• CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide
• additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be effective. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

What You Will Need

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Excellence in establishing work priorities, providing follow-through, and meeting established timelines.
• Ability to maintain effective lines of communication including the ability to resolve disputes and negotiate.

What We Would Like You to Have

• A Bachelor's in Chemistry or a related science.
• Master's degree or higher in chemistry would be a great asset as we continue to develop research based lab experiences, especially for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
• 2+ years in a chemistry teaching/research lab.
• Safety training and hazardous waste management skills are highly recommended.

Please apply by November 30, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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