Chemistry Instructional Lab Night Shift Supervisor Chemistry

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Chemistry houses and supports UC Berkeley's chemistry curriculum and research.

Position Summary

The Chemistry Instructional Lab Night Shift Supervisor is a key member of a team of six stockroom supervisors responsible for supporting evening instructional lab operations. This role oversees evening laboratory sessions that serve over 300 students enrolled in General and Organic Chemistry courses and contributes to other instructional stockroom activities as needed. This position's focus is in supporting the common good courses (General and Organic Chemistry series). The incumbent works closely with fellow stockroom managers and coordinates with casual student Lab Assistants to ensure students have access to the necessary materials and equipment, provides technical support during lab sessions, monitor safety, ensures the labs will run smoothly through quality control measures and other potential experiment modifications, and assists in maintaining and updating the chemical inventory. This position reports directly to the Director of Instruction.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: April 28, 2026. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stockroom operations during evening laboratory periods
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain and update chemical inventory
• Provide routine instrument maintenance
• Contribute to other stockroom activities, such as material preparation and testing, as needed
• Verifies satisfactory operating conditions of the laboratory and ISF instrument and equipment as needed
• Provides routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory rooms and the restocking and distribution of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Train support staff on instrumentation use, troubleshooting, and maintenance as needed
• Provide scientific and technical assistance to students and GSIs (Teaching Assistants)
• Supervise instructional laboratory work when instructors are not present
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Advanced chemical technical knowledge, for overseeing undergraduate chemistry labs
• Familiarity with EH&S regulations, chemical management, and waste disposal regulations and procedures
• Skills in judgment and independent thinking
• Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Multicultural competencies, knowledge, and experience working and interacting with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations
• BS or equivalent in chemistry or related discipline, with advanced studies and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related experience

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted annual salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65,155.55 - $76,360.66, Step 1 - 9.
• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time, Career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This is an on-site position at the University of California, Berkeley.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.