Director of the Undergraduate Laboratory

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Job Number: 25008

Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)

Department: Chemistry

School Area: Science

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING LABORATORY, Chemistry, to hold direct responsibility for management and operation of the laboratory associated with all Chemistry laboratory courses; contribute to the educational mission through course management, collaborating with faculty, the Associate Department Head to research and with the Instructor for non-major chemistry subjects to develop new laboratory experiments and curriculum; teach undergraduates and oversee graduate student teaching fellows; work in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to enforce chemical and biological safety practices and procedures; supervise or perform preparation, calibration, operation, maintenance and demonstration of multiple analytical instruments using in laboratory subjects; follow departmental budget guidelines for purchasing and prepare cost analyses for the UGTL and all courses; orchestrate purchasing of new equipment and instrumentation including consultation with vendor representatives and comparative cost analyses; supervise Technical Associate UGTL staff member; and be committed to undergraduate education and advancing the education mission of the UGTL.

REQUIRED: PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related field of study; a minimum of three years of experience operating or overseeing a chemical education laboratory; competence in all core areas of experimental chemistry including organic, inorganic, physical and biological chemistry; administrative experience in one or more chemical education settings; strong organizational, written and communication skills; ability to set goals, assess, and act on work priorities; ability to interact well with Department of Chemistry faculty, staff, and students, with Institute personnel, and with outside vendor sales technical representatives; experience in the use of standard computer software used in administering a laboratory environment, including word processors, spreadsheets, and educational course management systems; experience in chemicals handling and preparative techniques; knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and experience in the operation of complex instrumental analysis software and computers. Job #25008-8

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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