Senior Chemistry Lab Specialist

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness program with onsite gyms

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a FT Senior Instructional Associate in the Chemistry Department at Rockville Campus. The role supports instructional labs, coordinates daily operations, and assists faculty and students during experiments to ensure safe and effective learning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of experience (or equivalent). Preference is given to Chemistry majors, and relevant lab experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an academic field related to the assigned area(s) plus two (2) years of related experience.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/set-up and break-down laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and practical exercises in accordance with guidance from the academic department in order to support instructional objectives.
• Prepare solutions and reagents needed for laboratory work.
• Clean and store laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance or troubleshooting on specialized laboratory equipment.
• Dispose of waste chemicals in accordance with applicable hazardous waste regulations and procedures.
• Maintain safety data sheets for chemicals/products used in laboratories and laboratory results.
• Maintain laboratory areas, equipment storage, test equipment, tools, supply/stock rooms, etc.
• Receive/unpack and put away deliveries of materials.
• Ensure security of equipment storage and stock rooms.
• Monitor/inventory equipment and supplies.
• Inspect and test safety equipment and supplies.
• Identify maintenance issues for reporting to appropriate authorities.
• Assist instructors and students during labs as necessary by ensuring the safety of the laboratory set-up and associated equipment.
• Provide input as requested for updating laboratory preparation books and guidance.
• May research equipment for laboratory use for input into purchase.
• May maintain statistics regarding student laboratory use and prepare reports and other written materials regarding operation of laboratories.
• May supervise student laboratory assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Montgomery College is seeking a FT Senior Instructional Associate in the Chemistry Department at Rockville Campus. The role supports instructional labs, coordinates daily operations, and assists faculty and students during experiments to ensure safe and effective learning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of experience (or equivalent). Preference is given to Chemistry majors, and relevant lab experience is valued.