Duties and Responsibilities

COORDINATOR-LABORATORIES – PART-TIME – PHYSICAL SCIENCES & CHEMISTRY

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

 

Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Coordinator-Laboratories responsible for supporting the laboratory and classroom demonstration instruction components for the Physical Sciences Department, including the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of such in-course experiments.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support and assistance to the development, design, and execution of laboratory experiments in the fields of physical science and chemistry.

Works with faculty to coordinate the operations and activities of laboratory instruction and demonstrations to support students in achieving academic success.

Assures physical science and chemistry laboratory work conforms to standard procedures related to federal and state laws.

Enforces compliance of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) specifications and ensures departmental chemical safety practices.

Remains up-to-date with changes in the standards for chemical handling, storage, and disposal.

Advises instructors relating to chemicals and equipment for experiments.

Assists instructors in the design and development of new demonstrations and experiments.

Maintains inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment and manages the physical science and chemistry storeroom.

Maintains currency in laboratory testing methodology.

Prepares and updates laboratory sheets for each experiment.

Maintains, repairs, and installs laboratory equipment.

Prepares chemical solutions and equipment in laboratories.

Assists in procurement of chemicals, materials, equipment, and instruments, as needed.

Supports outreach and preparation activities for current and prospective student participation in local and state science fairs and expositions designed to heighten interest in the fields of physical science, physics, and chemistry.

Coordinates and conducts experiments and demonstrations for open houses and local school visits to increase awareness of the college’s academic programming.

Trains and supervises student workers, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, physical science or a related field required.
Demonstrated ability to design laboratory experiments and prepare chemical solutions.
Must be able to work varied hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

 We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Job: Other
Primary Location: Wilbur Wright College
Job Posting: Jul 4, 2019, 12:28:06 PM