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Organic Lab Technician I

Texas A&M University

Job Description


Job Title

Organic Lab Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

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. We strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adhere to the professional standards and integrity in processing university business.

What we want

The Technician I, is responsible for supporting the Organic Teaching Laboratory Program by assisting in planning and supervising technical operations. Provides training and oversight for student workers assisting in preparation and distribution of chemicals. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability. We invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
  • Ensure attention to detail.
  • Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours


Responsibilities:

  • CHEMICAL PROCESSING - Updates and maintains chemical mixtures  recipe book; assist in quantities of chemical preparations needed for individual  experiments and total course; provide oversight for student workers preparing standardized chemical solutions and mixtures for upcoming laboratory experiments; coordinates student workers in keeping laboratories supplied with basic materials and necessary chemicals; assists in supervision of hazardous waste consolidation, labeling, and disposal for Organic Chemistry Laboratory Program.
  • CHEMICAL LOGISTICS - Assists in maintaining inventory of laboratory chemicals and standard items and supplies; Assists in determining specifications for purchase of chemicals for organic teaching laboratories.
  • LABORATORY SECURITY/SAFETY - Assists in securing organic laboratory facilities at end of classes; examines chemical preparation area and procedures  for hazards and recommends corrective action; assists with new employee safety orientation and Hazard Communications Awareness for student workers.
  • DEPARTMENT'S HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE - Assists Technical Laboratory Coordinator in chemical waste collection from research groups at  Departmental Hazardous Chemical Waste facility.  Ensures proper segregation of classes of chemicals, and proper identification tags are on each .  Works closely with the Technical Lab Coordinator and the University s Safety Officer to ensure Departmental Waste Facility is in compliance with Federal, State and University policies and regulations. May transport placarded hazardous material in department vehicle. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 pre-populate 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.

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