Temporary Lab Support Coordinator

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Department of Chemistry is hiring a Temporary Lab Support Coordinator to prepare solutions, maintain equipment, distribute lab materials, and decontaminate glassware while enforcing safety policies. Responsibilities include waste packaging and labeling for disposal, and creating and maintaining digital records to ensure accurate, compliant operations.

Compensation is $20-22 per hour; paid sick leave applies even though temporary roles are not

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science field.
• 1-2 years of lab experience is described in the ad as desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for experiments.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (colorimeters, meters, heat blocks, centrifuges, temperature probes).
• Maintain and distribute chemicals, equipment, and instruments to lab rooms.
• Hazardous waste disposal.
• Follow lab safety protocols and SOPs.
• Inventory management of lab supplies and chemicals.
• Quality control to ensure equipment reliability.
• Keep lab clean and organized for safety and efficiency.
• Organize and maintain digital records (training, safety, data entry).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Lead multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Colorimeters

Conductivity meters

pH meters

Heat blocks

Centrifuges

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry encourages applications for the Temporary Lab Support Coordinator! This role is entrusted with a variety of critical tasks including the preparation of solutions and reagents, maintenance of equipment and instruments, and the distribution of materials required for student experiments. Additionally, the role involves the decontamination of glassware and equipment, as well as the compliance of safety policies within the laboratory environment. The lab support coordinator will also be responsible for packaging and labeling chemical wastes in preparation for disposal. A key part of the role includes the creation and maintenance of efficient record-keeping systems, ensuring that all activities and materials are accurately detailed and handled. This position demands a highly organized individual with a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Chemistry emphasizes knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular theory, the states of matter, and reactivities and properties of chemical substances. Students study the basic subfields of chemistry, such as organic, physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry, all while developing the mathematical skills to understand fundamental chemical relationships and to manipulate experimental data. Graduates also learn safe chemical practices, including handling waste, safety equipment, assembling chemical apparatus, and designing experiments.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for use in experiments.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including colorimeters, conductivity meters, pH meters, heat blocks, centrifuges, and temperature probes.
• Maintain and distribute chemicals, equipment, and instruments to lab rooms.
• Hazardous waste disposal.
• Implement and follow laboratory safety protocols and standard operation procedures.
• Assist in the inventory management of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure reliability and accuracy of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment to facilitate efficient workflow and safety.
• Organizing and maintaining digital records which include training documentation, safety documentation, data entry, and other documents/files that ensure the lab operates efficiently.

What You Should Know

• This is a full-time, temporary role that we anticipate lasting through the spring semester. The typical schedule is outlined below; however, some flexibility is required, as hours and days may occasionally change based on operational needs.
• Monday 10:30am-630pm
• Tuesday 7:30am-5:30pm
• Wednesday 10:30am-6:30pm
• Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm
• Friday 8am-5pm

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $20-22 per hour.

Benefits

• Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or a related science field.

What You Will Need

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in establishing work priorities, providing follow through, and meeting established deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail in following protocols and recording data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ability to respond constructively to other's ideas and suggestions and a willingness to develop creative solutions to challenges that arise.

What We Would Like You To Have

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience in an instructing or research lab.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety and waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, showing self-motivation and the capacity to handle one's own tasks and responsibilities.
• Equally, the candidate must possess collaboration skills, including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, positively impact team discussions, and support team objectives. The successful applicant will seamlessly move between solo tasks and group projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes in both settings.

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