Texas A&M University

Job Title

Laboratory Coordinator II-1

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Laboratory Coordinator II will oversee daily activities of the lab. The selected candidate will prepare materials, train teaching assistants, and teach/co-teach selected labs. Duties for this role may include ensuring safety protocols during instructional laboratory sessions for undergraduate and professional students, preparing and setting up the laboratory for multiple labs each week, and cleaning the laboratory.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Assist with and/or attend training sessions for laboratory instruction.
• Coordinate, supervise, and lead instructional laboratory sessions while providing technical support for undergraduate and professional students.
• Grade lab assignments as well as other homework assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Scan and upload student work.
• Coordinate and oversee ancillary instructional areas (offices, support spaces).
• Assist undergraduate and professional students with assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Respond to emails related to teaching laboratories in a timely manner.
• Assist with daily duties needed to maintain the teaching laboratories.
• Assist with longer-term lab organizational efforts.
• Ensure adherence to lab standards and practice to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related laboratory experience.
• Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects.
• Ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computers.

well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Industry and/or teaching experience.
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols.
• Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques.
• Ability to assist in teaching Graduate, Professional, and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Schedule: Must be able to work non-standard hours.

What You Need to Do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.