Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry

About The Role

This position offers the opportunity to support a vibrant scientific community of researchers, teachers, and learners. The Laboratory Supervisor will play an essential role in facilitating the education of Boston University students who plan to pursue careers in the life sciences, medicine, and other areas.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with course coordinators, faculty members, and teaching fellows regarding the objectives of laboratory procedures identified for instructional purposes.
• Provide advice and insight regarding the design and logistics for the execution of protocols based on available laboratory resources, and support pre-lab testing of lesson plans.
• Remain up-to-date and conversant with multiple lesson plans and their associated experiment protocols, supplies, and laboratory set-ups, which may require two or three changeovers per day.
• Maintain stocks of all required laboratory supplies and materials as needed to support instruction throughout each semester.
• Ensure the chemical inventory stays up-to-date, and that prep, storage, and instructional spaces remain in compliance with all safety and fire code guidelines.
• Train and supervise a team of undergraduate work-study assistants to support instructional operations.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life-sciences field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in laboratory management and instructional support.
• Demonstrated knowledge and strong technical skills in biochemistry and molecular biology, general and organic chemistry and related laboratory equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. or better in Chemistry, Biology, or a related life-sciences field.
• Biochemistry focus, including protein chemistry.
• Previous experience supporting instructional laboratories at the university level.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $53,000.00 – $57,000.00. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

This position is an 11-month appointment from August to June, full-time/regular.