Laboratory Coordinator II
About The Position
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. The selected candidates will prepare laboratory materials, train teaching assistants, and teach or co-teach laboratory sessions while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols. These positions will also coordinate the setup, operation, and maintenance of multiple laboratory sections each week and will help maintain a safe, organized, and effective learning environment.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in chemistry.
- Industry and/or teaching experience.
- Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques and standard laboratory equipment.
- Ability to assist in teaching Graduate, Professional, and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.
- 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 variety of experiences and perspectives.
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.
- 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.
- Assist with laboratory supervision for large-enrollment courses.
- Prepare instructional materials, pre-laboratory presentations, and examinations.
- Manage and maintain instructional laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Support outreach activities, including laboratory setup and event coordination.
- Contribute to laboratory administration, assessment activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
