Chemistry Lab Technician

Overview

This position will be half-time (20 hrs/wk) and the individual will be responsible for coordination of Chemistry Teaching Lab preparations, and for the performance of monthly safety inspections of science labs on campus. The Lab Coordinator duties will include oversight of day-to-day chemistry teaching laboratory operations and supporting the Chemistry teaching mission. The Lab Coordinator should have good communication skills with students, faculty, and administrative associates.

This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.

For full consideration please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcript(s) (can be unofficial copies at application)
• Professional Reference Sheet

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Lab Coordinator Role:

• Ordering of chemicals and supplies for Department of Chemistry Teaching Labs
• Preparing chemical solutions for teaching laboratories
• Helping with recruitment of chemistry Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• Training TAs in proper chemical preparation techniques
• Oversight of stockroom chemical inventories

Health Safety Technician Role

• Coordinating Hazardous and Biohazardous waste disposal in collaboration with the Campus Public Safety Technician
• Monthly safety inspections of teaching and research laboratories on campus, along with written feedback on observations
• Inspections of eye wash and shower stations in teaching and research labs

Qualifications

BS in Chemistry or related discipline (MS Preferred)

Why Work at AUM?

AUM is the part of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.