Chemistry Lab Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee prep room activities to ensure laboratories are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently for instruction.
• Coordinate preparation, setup, and support activities for undergraduate chemistry instructional laboratories.
• Maintain inventory levels, order laboratory supplies and materials, and maintain records supporting instructional operations.
• Test laboratory procedures and experiments, assist with implementation, and support troubleshooting of laboratory activities.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and instructional technologies.
• Train, schedule, supervise, and coordinate undergraduate student employees supporting laboratory operations.
• Work closely with faculty, teaching assistants, and laboratory staff to support effective undergraduate laboratory instruction.
• Implement and ensure adherence to departmental, university, and regulatory health and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environment, such as academic or commercial preparatory laboratories, undergraduate research laboratories, or advanced laboratory coursework.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices, SOPs, and proper procedures for handling and disposing of chemical waste.
• Proficiency with common technology tools, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based research tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly to faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, and solve problems independently.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in Chemistry.
• One or more years of laboratory experience in an academic preparatory, instructional, or research laboratory.
• Experience writing SOPs or developing technical laboratory documentation.
• Experience with advanced chemical instrumentation or laboratory management systems.
• Experience with academic instructional systems such as ICON or related platforms.