Senior Chemistry Lab Supervisor & Instructional Support

ACS; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College in Williamstown, MA seeks a Senior Advanced Technician/Supervisor in the Chemistry Department to support laboratory instruction, demonstrations, and outreach throughout the academic year and summer. The role reports to the Associate Chair of Chemistry, supervises a small technical staff and student assistants, and ensures smooth operation of instructional labs.

Candidates hold a master's in chemistry and at least five years of related lab experience, with expertise in solution

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience supervising or coordinating technical staff preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, troubleshoot, and implement laboratory experiments and lecture demonstrations across multiple chemistry courses each semester.
• Manage the procurement of laboratory reagents, supplies, and equipment, including coordinating repairs and budget planning.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of a small technical staff team, as well as student teaching assistants.
• Train and mentor technical staff and student employees, fostering a collaborative and safe learning environment.
• Promote a culture of safety across all instructional laboratory spaces.

Skills

Experimental chemistry techniques

Solution preparation & storage

Spectroscopic methods (UV-Vis)

Laboratory operations coordination

Staff supervision & mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Williams College in Williamstown, MA seeks a Senior Advanced Technician/Supervisor in the Chemistry Department to support laboratory instruction, demonstrations, and outreach throughout the academic year and summer. The role reports to the Associate Chair of Chemistry, supervises a small technical staff and student assistants, and ensures smooth operation of instructional labs.

Candidates hold a master's in chemistry and at least five years of related lab experience, with expertise in solution