Laboratory Research Professional, Department of Chemistry

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 Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia seeks a Laboratory Research Professional (J1885) to provide support for undergraduate laboratory courses conducted in the evenings. The primary responsibility will be supporting evening undergraduate labs in organic and general chemistry. This position will also support upper-level biochemistry, analyticalchemistryand physical chemistry labs as needed.The individual will be joining a team of three other lab coordinators who will work together to cover all instruction labs as needed.For more information, please visit:https://chemistry.as.virginia.edu/

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemistry instructional labs percoursematerials.
• Prepare chemical solutions, including buffer solutions, acid/base solutions, andorganic solutions.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment including analytical instrumentation (GC/MS, LC/MS, FTIR, NMR, Microwave reactor, Plate Readers, UV/Visspectrometers, Glovebox), balances, pH meters, ovens and centrifuges. Schedule andmaintainmaintenance records of equipment/facilities. May assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment
• Management of glassware and consumable lab supplies, including beakers, flasks, and other typical glassware.
• Prepare specialized equipment,apparatusand solutions for specific laboratory sessions.
• Cleanup activities following laboratory sessions
• Management and disposal of waste (including hazardous) materials following laboratory sessions.
• Stockroom dutiesto includeglassware washing, chemical inventory control, general cleaning, waste management, and otherduties asassigned.
• Provide general oversight during laboratory sessions.

• Monitor student compliance with good safety practices, including proper clothing (long sleeves, long pants, no exposed skin except for hands and face), lab coats,glovesand goggles.

• Maintain laboratory computers and projection equipment.
• Monitor for laboratory accidents and illnesses, including directing students to University Department of Student Health or other medical facilities as needed
• Provide feedback to instructional faculty in formulating instructional procedures, suggesting options for improving student success, and recommending solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of instructional labs.
• Train users in equipment operation; explain anddemonstratetechnology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes.
• May oversee undergraduate instructional assistants and graduate teaching assistants during lab sessions.
• Attend weekly meetings of teaching assistants and/or other lab coordinators.
• Crosstrain in the preparation and operation of the introductory general chemistry and organic chemistry labs.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degreerequired.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in introductory chemistry
• Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in organic chemistry
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows software isa must
• Familiarity with a variety of instrumentation software packages is a plus

Physical Demands

These positions can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while preparing experiments.

Salary Range

• Salary will becommensuratewith education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This isanexempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin afterSeptember 7, 2026

Additional Requirements

• Background checkswill be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This positionwill notconsider candidates whorequireimmigrationsponsorshipnowor in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.