Lab Program Manager, Department of Chemistry

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

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About The Position

This is a 10-month, Program Specialist faculty position. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for oversight, organization, and maintenance of chemical and equipment storerooms and inventory. Duties require assisting instructors with lab preparation, preparation of chemical reagents and equipment, and other teaching-related activities. This person will be responsible for overall maintenance of departmental laboratory spaces. This person may also teach and supervise general-education laboratory courses. Interest in general education and laboratory curriculum development is expected. This position requires leadership duties related to the training of faculty and students in the use of laboratory facilities and equipment, including safety/security protocols, and supervision of undergraduate student employees. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can work independently and in team settings, exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, and communicates effectively with both students and faculty. The successful person will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs and be mobile during work hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience demonstrating relevance to the position.
Relevant experience working in a chemistry laboratory.
The successful person will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs and be mobile during work hours.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field.
Experience teaching undergraduate laboratory chemistry.
Experience providing direct supervision in a professional environment.
Experience ordering and maintaining chemistry supplies.
Demonstrated ability to manage and troubleshoot chemistry instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Oversight, organization, and maintenance of chemical and equipment storerooms and inventory.
Assisting instructors with lab preparation, preparation of chemical reagents and equipment, and other teaching-related activities.
Overall maintenance of departmental laboratory spaces.
Teach and supervise general-education laboratory courses.
Training of faculty and students in the use of laboratory facilities and equipment, including safety/security protocols.
Supervision of undergraduate student employees.