Lab Coordinator, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Position Information



Working Title Lab Coordinator, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chemistry and Biochemistry Compensation Title Position Number 30000399 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week. Hours vary depending on lab schedule. Some evening hours will be required. Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Purpose of Position
Final responsibility for the preparation and operation of all <300-level labs in department, day-to-day supervision of stockroom student workers, and supporting stockroom operations in conjunction with the Stockroom Manager. Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field with one year experience in laboratory preparation.

Oversee preparation and execution of setup for all <300-level labs in department, including the safe preparation of reagents/solutions/unknowns, proper setup of teaching lab equipment and supplies prior to lab sessions, and cleanliness and reset of lab following each session.

• Provide day to day supervision of student stockroom IWS / FWS workers, training students as needed in hazardous waste procedures and teaching lab reset/setup practices.
• Support Stockroom Manager with preparation and execution of >=300-level labs.
• Maintain database of department chemical inventory.
• Ensure stockroom staffing is covered while teaching labs are in session (in conjunction with the Stockroom Manager).
• Ensure the correct labeling of all lab chemicals, packaging and disposal of hazardous waste is completed safely and in compliance with appropriate regulations (in conjunction with Stockroom Manager) .
• Support faculty in the development, review, and revision of procedures and experiments in <300-level labs.
• Monitor overall department laboratory safety (in conjunction with Stockroom Manager).
• Other stockroom/laboratory duties as necessary.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field with one year experience in laboratory preparation.
• A sound knowledge of the safe handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. The ability to rapidly respond to questions and needs of faculty, students, staff, and visitors to department.
• Sufficient computer skills to learn lab- and database-specific software in addition to the normal work word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet software.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to guide student workers to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 1 year Salary $20.67/hr minimum Pay Grade S69

Posting Detail Information



Requisition Number 2022S1650 Job Open Date 06/28/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11965 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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2. What is your highest level of education?
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References

Optional Documents