Physical Sciences Lab Coordinator

 

Position Title:

Physical Sciences Lab Coordinator

Department/School:

Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics/School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60,405.80 - $63,000

Job Summary:

The School of Science at Marist University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Physical Sciences Laboratory Coordinator to ensure the proper functioning of the Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics Department’s teaching laboratories by taking responsibility for: inventory control and lab/stockroom management; weekly lab set up and break down; hazardous waste management; hiring, training and supervising student lab assistants; orienting faculty and lab assistants on lab safety and exercises; instrument and equipment maintenance; and teaching one section of lab (alternating between General and Organic Chemistry) per academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field or B.S in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with >2 years of related lab experience.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with basic computer tools (e.g., spreadsheets and collaboration platforms).
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Lab, including solution preparation, instrument calibration, proper chemical handling, and lab safety.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and break down laboratory experiments for multi-section labs, monitor and restock supplies, and manage hazardous waste collection and disposal for teaching labs.
• Communicate with instructors and student lab assistants weekly to ensure that labs are running properly and safely, and be available to assist with issues that arise during lab.
• Teach General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry labs. One section per year, alternating between courses.
• Ensure proper functioning and organized storage within the stockroom and teaching labs, and perform summer cleaning and organization.
• Manage inventory control and create orders for teaching lab supplies/consumables, chemicals, equipment, and general lab supplies and PPE.
• Help maintain a strong laboratory safety culture.
• Assist faculty with recruiting and hiring student lab assistants.
• Supervise, train, and oversee timesheet completion for student lab assistants.
• Help maintain lab-related learning management system sites to organize and disseminate faculty-created lab assignments and documents and lab prep-related materials.
• Maintain equipment and instruments, including performing weekly routine maintenance of the department’s NMR spectrometer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
• Prior experience teaching chemistry labs
• Prior experience maintaining an NMR spectrometer, and/or other major lab equipment

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.