Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab Prep 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

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.