Laboratory Research Professional, Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia seeks a Laboratory Research Professional (J1885) to provide support for undergraduate laboratory courses conducted in the evenings. The primary responsibility will be supporting evening undergraduate labs in organic and general chemistry. This position will also support upper-level biochemistry, analyticalchemistryand physical chemistry labs as needed.

The individual will be joining a team of three other lab coordinators who will work together to cover all instruction labs as needed.

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• Prepare chemistry instructional labs percoursematerials.
• Prepare chemical solutions, including buffer solutions, acid/base solutions, and organic solutions.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment including analytical instrumentation (GC/MS, LC/MS, FTIR, NMR, Microwave reactor, Plate Readers, UV/Visspectrometers, Glovebox), balances, pH meters, ovens and centrifuges. Schedule andmaintainmaintenance records of equipment/facilities. May assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment
• Management of glassware and consumable lab supplies, including beakers, flasks, and other typical glassware.
• Prepare specialized equipment,apparatusand solutions for specific laboratory sessions.
• Cleanup activities following laboratory sessions
• Management and disposal of waste (including hazardous) materials following laboratory sessions.
• Stockroom dutiesto includeglassware washing, chemical inventory control, general cleaning, waste management, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide general oversight during laboratory sessions.

• Monitor student compliance with good safety practices, including proper clothing (long sleeves, long pants, no exposed skin except for hands and face), lab coats,glovesand goggles.

• Maintain laboratory computers and projection equipment.
• Monitor for laboratory accidents and illnesses, including directing students to University Department of Student Health or other medical facilities as needed
• Provide feedback to instructional faculty in formulating instructional procedures, suggesting options for improving student success, and recommending solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of instructional labs.
• Train users in equipment operation; explain anddemonstratetechnology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes.
• May oversee undergraduate instructional assistants and graduate teaching assistants during lab sessions.
• Attend weekly meetings of teaching assistants and/or other lab coordinators.
• Crosstrain in the preparation and operation of the introductory general chemistry and organic chemistry labs.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of relevant experience

• Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in introductory chemistry
• Successful completion of a two-semester university-level course in organic chemistry
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows software isa must
• Familiarity with a variety of instrumentation software packages is a plus

These positions can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while preparing experiments.

• Salary will becommensuratewith education and experience.

• This isanexempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after
September 7, 2026

• Background checks
  will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position
  will not
  consider candidates whorequireimmigrationsponsorshipnowor in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.