Laboratory Coordinator II

About the role

The Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University is hiring two new Laboratory Coordinator IIs. The Laboratory Coordinators II will oversee the daily operations of instructional laboratories and will support high-quality laboratory instruction for undergraduate and professional students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory instruction training and support.
• Coordinate, supervise, and lead instructional laboratory sessions for undergraduate and professional students.
• Provide technical and academic support to students during laboratory activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, safety regulations, and laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate, supervise, and lead instructional laboratory sessions for undergraduate and professional students.
• Oversee instructional and ancillary laboratory spaces, both physical and digital.
• Support daily laboratory operations, maintenance, and long-term organizational initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory safety standards and operational effectiveness.
• Transport and handle hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
• Grade and manage laboratory assignments, homework, quizzes, and examinations.
• Administer laboratory software systems and instructional technologies.
• Aid in laboratory supervision for large-enrollment courses.
• Prepare instructional materials, pre-laboratory presentations, and examinations.
• Manage and maintain instructional laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Contribute to laboratory administration, assessment activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects.
• Master’s degree in chemistry (preferred).
• Industry and/or teaching experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques and standard laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of computers and cloud computing environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from various experiences and perspectives.

Benefits

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

Special Note: Must be able to work non-standard hours as needed.

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.
• Up to 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.
• 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.
• Education 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Must be able to work non-standard hours as needed.