Instructional Aid Associate Specialist
About The Position
The Instructional Aid Associate Specialist provides operational support and leadership for the General Chemistry teaching laboratories. The position supports the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager in preparing reagents, equipment, instruments, and laboratory spaces for scheduled experiments and independently oversees the day-to-day operation of the General Chemistry Lab Support Window. The position works with Lab Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, and student employees to support the effective and safe operation of the General Chemistry teaching laboratories. The position trains and provides direction to student employees, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation, performs chemical analysis and waste management, and coordinates equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The position also assists the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager with the development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new laboratory experiments and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides operational support and leadership for General Chemistry teaching laboratories.
- Supports the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager in preparing reagents, equipment, instruments, and laboratory spaces.
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the General Chemistry Lab Support Window.
- Works with Lab Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, and student employees to support the effective and safe operation of the General Chemistry teaching laboratories.
- Trains and provides direction to student employees.
- Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Performs chemical analysis and waste management.
- Coordinates equipment and facility maintenance and repairs.
- Assists the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager with the development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new laboratory experiments and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
