Laboratory Coordinator II

Laboratory Coordinator II – University of Colorado Denver

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Laboratory Coordinator II
Working Title: Laboratory Coordinator II
Location: Auraria Campus Science Building, 1150 12th St, Denver, CO 80204
FTE: Full time (100% FTE) – In-Person
Salary Range: $5,478/month – $6,131.50/month
Position #:  | Requisition #38445

The department of Chemistry within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides academic advisement and instruction in the chemical sciences to undergraduate and graduate degree‑seeking students at the University of Colorado Denver Campus. The role supports the education experience through lectures, recitation, laboratory, and independent research in organic, physical, analytical, inorganic, and biochemistry, emphasizing knowledge of atomic and molecular theory and chemical properties.

• Oversee the UCDenver General Chemistry Teaching Labs – 50%
  • Monitor and report activities and operations within the labs.
  • Setup and take down weekly experiments.
  • Prepare chemical solutions and reagents.
  • Adhere to EH&S chemical management plan and safety regulations and maintain operational quantities of glassware, chemicals and equipment.
  • Oversee hood, plumbing and other infrastructure repairs to general teaching labs.
  • Specific attention and knowledge of general chemistry is required.
• Chemical Management – 20%
  • Organize, handle, store and inventory chemicals and waste to minimize hazards, exposure and environmental impact.
  • Monitor and maintain limited amounts of flammable materials per Denver Fire Code.
  • Execute safeguards as prescribed by EH&S to protect students and staff from these hazards and maintain records of chemical inventory and waste management.
  • Create and develop protocols for safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• Procurement of chemicals, instruments and lab supplies – 15%
  • To procure materials related to academic lab instruction.
  • This includes chemicals, glassware, disposables, instrumentation, safety supplies and external analytical services.
• Perform basic (weekly) NMR maintenance – 15%
  • Cryogen must be refilled weekly to maintain the Chemistry Department NMR.
  • This requires the ordering of liquid nitrogen, transfer of the liquid nitrogen to a compatible/nonmagnetic dewar if necessary and then filling the NMR with liquid nitrogen to prevent quenching.
  • This position will also monitor liquid helium consumption and refill the magnet approximately twice per year.
  • This position may also be required to change the probe from standard to low temperature or liquid to solid state.

• Minimum Qualifications at time of hire
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience working in a university level teaching laboratory, including experience in chemical management and laboratory stock and inventory, monitoring and reporting activities and operations within a lab.
  • OR; a combination of relevant education experience equal to four (4) years, such as a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or other related field, including at least one (1) year of organic chemistry with lab classes and proof of passing grades on transcript(s).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical and spectroscopic equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting laboratory techniques and protocols.
  • Experience conducting independent research projects in a chemistry lab.
  • Experience with procurement of chemicals, lab supplies and chemical equipment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to take direction and also use independent judgment.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to maintain composure and effectively carry out last‑minute requests.
• Ability to establish, interpret and enforce complex rules, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to effectively train individuals with a wide variety of skill sets.
• Strong group work and collaboration skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical storage…