Laboratory Coordinator I
Core
Primary point of contact for organic chemistry teaching lab operations, ensuring students have materials and equipment to achieve learning goals.
Role type
Laboratory Coordinator I (Teaching Lab Support)
Builds
Functional and safe organic chemistry teaching labs for undergraduate students
Domain
Higher Education / Chemistry Education
Deliverable
product features (lab environment setup and maintenance)
Required skills
Inventory management, hazardous material handling and disposal, lab equipment setup and troubleshooting, safety compliance, user guide development, staff training
Preferred skills
Organic chemistry theory knowledge, experience with rotary evaporators/FTIR/UV-Vis spectrophotometers, teaching lab support experience, stockroom organization
Technologies
Rotary evaporators, FTIR, UV/Vis spectrophotometers
Responsibilities
Coordinate with instructors to obtain syllabi and equipment lists; maintain inventory levels and adapt experiments; perform daily lab maintenance and setup; facilitate pre-lab meetings with GTAs; handle hazardous waste disposal; coordinate equipment repair and training; develop instrumentation user guides.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on operational support