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Job Title

Laboratory Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University is hiring two new Laboratory Coordinator IIs. The Laboratory Coordinators II will oversee the daily operations of instructional laboratories and will support high-quality laboratory instruction for undergraduate and professional students. The selected candidates will prepare laboratory materials, train teaching assistants, and teach or co-teach laboratory sessions while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols. These positions will also coordinate the setup, operation, and maintenance of multiple laboratory sections each week and will help maintain a safe, organized, and effective learning environment.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Assist with laboratory instruction training and support.

• Coordinate, supervise, and lead instructional laboratory sessions for undergraduate and professional students.

• Provide technical and academic support to students during laboratory activities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, safety regulations, and laboratory procedures.

• Oversee instructional and ancillary laboratory spaces, both physical and digital.

• Support daily laboratory operations, maintenance, and long-term organizational initiatives.

• Maintain laboratory safety standards and operational effectiveness.

• Transport and handle hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.

• Grade and manage laboratory assignments, homework, quizzes, and examinations.

• Administer laboratory software systems and instructional technologies.

• Assist with laboratory supervision for large-enrollment courses.

• Prepare instructional materials, pre-laboratory presentations, and examinations.

• Manage and maintain instructional laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

• Support outreach activities, including laboratory setup and event coordination.

• Contribute to laboratory administration, assessment activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Special Note: Must be able to work non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience

• Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods.

• Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Master’s degree in chemistry.

• Industry and/or teaching experience.

• Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques and standard laboratory equipment.

• Ability to assist in teaching Graduate, Professional, and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.

• Knowledge and ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.

• Knowledge of computers and cloud computing environments.

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from variety of experiences and perspectives.

What you need to do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.