Laboratory Coordinator 2

**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](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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. 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