Laboratory Preparation Technologist

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University seeks an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prep Technician to support teaching labs by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and managing chemicals and supplies. The role collaborates with faculty, TAs, students, EH&S, and vendors to ensure safety and proper laboratory operation.

Responsibilities include assisting with reagent preparation/testing, maintaining devices, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field is preferred.
• Four-year college degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology or related field is the minimum.
• Up to six months of related work experience in microbiology, chemistry, and aseptic techniques is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test reagents for organic chemistry teaching laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory spaces and equipment.
• Manage chemicals, supplies, and hazardous waste.
• Support safe and effective delivery of laboratory instruction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination of priorities

Safety practices

Laboratory emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field

Four-year college degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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.