Senior Laboratory Technician (PSS3), Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a well-trained and skilled laboratory technician to prepare and assist the laboratory portion of the courses offered in the department. The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties and possess the qualifications listed below.

Requirements

• A minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry or related fields is required.
• Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials
• Strong ability to set priorities on an initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong computer skill set
• Good knowledge of general subject matter
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work a highly flexible schedule including nights or weekends
• Ability to solve problems creatively in an evolving environment

Nice To Haves

• MS in chemistry or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory procedures and schedules for service courses with emphasis and primary responsibilities in organic and/or general chemistry curriculum
• Coordinate with departmental chemical hygiene officer to determine lab and chemical safety requirements for laboratory experiments, including hazardous compound storage, usage, and disposal.
• Oversee laboratory exercise scheduling for optimal usage and efficiency
• Develop course scheduling plans in conjunction with the department chair/head for optimal laboratory resource utilization
• Maintain department protocols for laboratory exercises and reagents
• Prepare reagents, standards, and solutions as needed to run lab experiments
• Set up equipment required for laboratory experiments in chemistry courses
• Maintain inventories of reagents, supplies, and essential files
• Assist faculty in developing new laboratory experiments and help improve existing ones
• Learn about the current operation of any new equipment that is acquired for running the laboratory experiments.
• Supervise or train any undergraduate/graduate student workers/learning/teaching assistants assigned to the laboratory courses.
• Provide cross-departmental laboratory support when necessary.

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees