Laboratory Research Professional, Department of Chemistry

UVA Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Research Professional to provide support for undergraduate laboratory courses conducted in the evenings. The primary responsibility involves supporting evening undergraduate labs in organic and general chemistry, and also assisting with upper-level biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry labs as needed. This role is part of a team of three other lab coordinators who collaborate to cover all instructional labs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in introductory chemistry
Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in organic chemistry
Ability to use Microsoft Windows software
Familiarity with a variety of instrumentation software packages

Responsibilities

Prepare chemistry instructional labs per course materials.
Prepare chemical solutions, including buffer solutions, acid/base solutions, and organic solutions.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment including analytical instrumentation (GC/MS, LC/MS, FTIR, NMR, Microwave reactor, Plate Readers, UV/Vis spectrometers, Glovebox), balances, pH meters, ovens and centrifuges. Schedule and maintain maintenance records of equipment/facilities. May assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment
Management of glassware and consumable lab supplies, including beakers, flasks, and other typical glassware.
Prepare specialized equipment, apparatus and solutions for specific laboratory sessions.
Cleanup activities following laboratory sessions
Management and disposal of waste (including hazardous) materials following laboratory sessions.
Stockroom duties to include glassware washing, chemical inventory control, general cleaning, waste management, and other duties as assigned.
Provide general oversight during laboratory sessions.
Monitor student compliance with good safety practices, including proper clothing (long sleeves, long pants, no exposed skin except for hands and face), lab coats, gloves and goggles.
Maintain laboratory computers and projection equipment.
Monitor for laboratory accidents and illnesses, including directing students to University Department of Student Health or other medical facilities as needed
Provide feedback to instructional faculty in formulating instructional procedures, suggesting options for improving student success, and recommending solutions.
Oversee day-to-day operation of instructional labs.
Train users in equipment operation; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes.
May oversee undergraduate instructional assistants and graduate teaching assistants during lab sessions.
Attend weekly meetings of teaching assistants and/or other lab coordinators.
Crosstrain in the preparation and operation of the introductory general chemistry and organic chemistry labs.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.