Laboratory Preparation Technologist

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prep Technician to support the teaching labs by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and managing chemicals and inventories. The role collaborates with faculty, teaching assistants, students, and EH&S to ensure safety and readiness of laboratories.

The successful candidate will contribute to safe, effective delivery of instruction, with emphasis on organization, equipment maintenance, and adherence to university safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• Experience in academic chemistry or teaching lab environments preferred.
• Experience with organic chemistry lab prep including reagent preparation and testing.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating lab equipment.
• Experience managing chemical inventories, supplies, and hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test reagents for teaching labs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and spaces.
• Manage chemicals, supplies, and hazardous waste.
• Support safe and effective delivery of laboratory instruction.
• Coordinate with faculty, teaching assistants, students, and vendors to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Laboratory coordination

Safety awareness

MS Access

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Four-year degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prep Technician provides technical and operational support for the Department of Chemistry’s organic chemistry teaching laboratories by preparing and testing reagents, maintaining laboratory equipment and spaces, managing chemicals and supplies, and supporting the safe and effective delivery of laboratory instruction. The position works closely with laboratory coordinators, teaching assistants, students, faculty, staff, Environmental Health and Safety, and vendors to ensure teaching laboratories are properly prepared, supplied, maintained, and operated in accordance with departmental and university safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Medical Technology or Microbiology; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in microbiology, chemistry and aseptic techniques; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Previous experience working in an academic chemistry laboratory or teaching laboratory environment.
• Experience with organic chemistry laboratory preparation, including reagent preparation and testing.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Experience managing chemical inventories, laboratory supplies, and hazardous waste.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a time- sensitive laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and students.
• Experience using Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word to support laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with university laboratory safety practices and chemical hygiene requirements.
• CPR/AED certification and experience responding to laboratory emergencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

CV

2-3 References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://www.chemistry.msu.edu/

Bidding eligibility ends October 6, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Sep 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 6, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time