Lab Administrator - Chemistry

Lab Administrator - Chemistry

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Location: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: 8AM-4PM
Position Number: 434102/10-1182
FLSA Status: Exempt


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry seeks a Lab Administrator tooversee daily instructional laboratory operations as well as assist in a widerange of responsibilities as described below. The Lab Administrator should have experience in wet-chemical techniqueswith the ability to prepare chemical reagents, knowledge of safe handling anddisposal of common laboratory chemicals, and familiarity with equipment andinstrumentation used routinely in undergraduate labs. In addition, the candidate should be detailoriented with strong organizational skills and be able to communicateeffectively with faculty, staff, students and the general public.


DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching lab-related responsibilities-

Responsible for thepreparation and setting up of chemicals and equipment for the 100- and200-level lab courses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Courses include: General chemistry I and II; Organicchemistry I and II; Fundamentals of chemistry I and II (GOB).

Maintains updatedand organized prep sheets.

Keeps teachingand prep lab spaces clean and organized.

Trains new TAsand instructors on teaching instrument usage.

Attends andassists lab TA meetings for courses that they have prepped and set up.

Aids the courseCoordinators with lab course development and optimization.

Helps proctor labpracticals;

Administers TAevaluations for 100- through 400-level lab courses.

OtherResponsibilities-

Along withStockroom Manager, interview, hire, schedule, train, supervise, and assessStudent Aides working the prep room and stockroom.


Encourages aculture of safety.

Manages safehandling and disposal of chemical waste generated in the research and teachinglaboratories


Assists inoverseeing the annual lab cleanout.

Completes summerprojects as needed.

Serves as departmentalFire Marshall.

Completes otherduties as assigned by the department Chair.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree inchemistry or biochemistry or a bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited educational institution with at least 3 years comparable work experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited educational institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:

Knowledgeable about chemistry and the preparation of solutions forundergraduate teaching lab courses.

Strong commitmentto chemical safety, specifically with handling and disposal of chemical waste.

Demonstratedability to effectively supervise, train, and coordinate student employees in alaboratory setting.

Team oriented andwilling to work together with other staff members, faculty and students.

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.