Laboratory Coordinator I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for providing all laboratory support for Organic Chemistry (CHM2211L, CHM3215L) teaching labs. Must coordinate with the instructor of record, GTAs, and Laboratory Technicians to provide materials and equipment for successful completion of teaching lab goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain open communication between stakeholders to understand and support the goals of the Organic Chemistry teaching labs.

• Secure course syllabi and procure necessary materials to provide for each experiment.

• Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals, consumables, and glassware for Organic Chemistry labs.

• Prepare solutions and reagents as needed.

• Safely handle all chemicals and properly dispose of hazardous waste per Environmental Health and Safety protocols.

• Ensure GTAs are properly trained and adhering to lab safety policies.

• Ensure labs are clean a prepared for each lab section.

• Observe labs throughout the day to see that labs are running smoothly and safely.

• Assist in developing new experiments, troubleshooting current experiments, and updating lab setup manuals.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to respond and make decisions quickly, and pivot in a constantly changing environment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with a wide range of faculty, administrators, staff, vendors, and students.

• Ability to handle pressure situations with diplomacy. 

• Ability to use computers for e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet operations, etc.

• Experience with handling chemicals and following safety protocols.

• Experience with scientific instruments.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Questions about this position or search can be directed to Patrick Maloney at Patrick.Maloney@ucf.edu .

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Sciences (COS) – Department of Chemistry

Work Schedule

40 hrs/week; 8 AM – 5 PM M-F

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$36,841.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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