"Lab/Classroom Services Coordinator"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. In your cover letter, please express your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that relate to this role. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan is seeking a Laboratory and Classroom Services Coordinator to support our lower-level laboratory courses. This position is onsite in Ann Arbor, MI, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to support our Chemistry laboratory course operations.

• Coordinate high-enrollment Chemistry courses by liaising with faculty to assess course needs, including procurement of supplies, equipment setup, and logistical support
• Collaborate with the ChemStands team to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students and instructors.
• Provide training on laboratory equipment at the instructor's request and offer technical support to GSIs and students during lab sessions.
• Collaborate with the department's waste handlers to ensure proper management and disposal of laboratory waste.
• Participate in meaningful feedback discussions with faculty, lab instructors, and others to make necessary modifications to the delivery of classroom instruction.
• Promote safe work habits from all lab participants (students, staff, etc.).
• Assist Environmental Health and Safety staff and course instructors with the safe clean-up and disposal of chemical spills in the labs.
• Respond to student injury/chemical exposures during lab times.
• Train and functionally supervise student workers and laboratory technician as needed.
• Assist with preparing for departmental laboratory outreach programs throughout the year, examples include Science Olympiad, Michigan Math and Science Scholars, WISE/GISE, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science field
• 3+ years in research and/or instructional laboratory setting.
• Functional knowledge of various types of equipment, instruments, and techniques used in chemistry laboratory activities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and comfortable with general office and data management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment, both independently and as part of a team, is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an academic environment.
• Previous experience performing chemical demonstrations for lecture courses.
• Strong understanding of LSA and University policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of shared computing environments.
• Experience managing inventory and ordering.

The target salary range for this position is $42,500-$53,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.

This is a full-time position. This position is in-person.

The Department of Chemistry has a long tradition of excellence in the chemical sciences. Since 1844, the University of Michigan has been offering studies in this field. As the questions chemists ask have become more complex, the University of Michigan Department of Chemistry has pushed the boundaries of traditional work in fundamental chemical sciences into the interface with other disciplines. Today, our faculty are leading quests for cleaner energy sources, better battery technology, greener chemical production, improved biomedical diagnostics, and a host of other work that addresses fundamental challenges of national and global importance.

To learn more about the Department of Chemistry, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/chem

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