Texas A&M University College Station , TX 77840
Posted 1 week ago
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
Our Commitment
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.
Who We Are
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. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/
What We Want
The Laboratory Coordinator II will oversee the daily activities of the lab. In addition, they will prepare materials, train teaching assistants, and teach/co-teach selected labs. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Work Schedule: Must be able to work non-standard hours.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of related laboratory experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
Ability to identify, assess, and solve problems
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
Ability to use laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computers
Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods
Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
Industry and/or teaching experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of chemical safety protocols
Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques
Ability to assist in teaching Graduate, Professional, and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques
Responsibilities:
Teaching/Training: Assists with and/or attends training sessions for laboratory instruction. Coordinates, supervises, and leads instructional laboratory sessions while providing technical support for undergraduate and professional students.
Grading: Grades lab assignments as well as other homework assignments, quizzes, and exams. Scans and uploads student work.
Instructional Support: Coordinates and oversees ancillary instructional areas (offices, support spaces). Assists undergraduate and professional students with assignments, quizzes, and exams. Responds to emails related to teaching laboratories in a timely manner.
Technical Laboratory Coordinator Support: Assists with daily duties needed to maintain the teaching laboratories. Duties 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. Assists with longer-term lab organizational efforts. Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness and performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
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.
Health, dental, vision, life 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
Automatically 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
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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