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Laboratory and Classroom Services Chemical Dispensing and Demonstrations Coordinator

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. In your cover letter, please express your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that relate to this role. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan is seeking a Laboratory and Classroom Services Chemical Dispensing and Demonstrations Coordinator to support our laboratory courses. This position is onsite in Ann Arbor, MI, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to support our Chemistry laboratory course operations.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

+ Coordinate the chemical needs for all chemistry laboratory courses.

+ Prepare all solutions and unknowns for chemistry courses.

+ Collaborate with the ChemStands team to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students and instructors.

+ Safely develop and perform demonstrations for chemistry lectures as requested by the faculty.

+ Collaborate with the department's waste handlers to ensure proper management and disposal of laboratory waste. Participate in meaningful feedback discussions with faculty, lab instructors, and others to make necessary modifications to the delivery of classroom instruction.

+ Oversee inventory, ordering, and routine operations of the chemical dispensing area; assist the manager in maintaining proper inventory levels.

+ Train and functionally supervise student workers as needed.

+ Promote safe work habits from all lab participants (students, staff, etc.). Assist Environmental Health and Safety staff and course instructors with the safe clean-up and disposal of chemical spills in the labs.

+ Assist in responding to student injury/chemical exposures during lab times.

+ Assist with preparing for departmental laboratory outreach programs throughout the year, examples include Science Olympiad, Michigan Math and Science Scholars, WISE/GISE, etc.

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related science field.

+ 3+ years in research and/or instructional laboratory setting, with some level of supervisory experience.

+ Functional knowledge of various types of equipment, instruments, and techniques used in chemistry laboratory activities. Including, but not limited to, solution preparation, chemical storage and safety, and analytical testing.

+ Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, with a strong commitment to customer service.

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively.

+ Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and comfortable with general office and data management tools.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment, both independently and as part of a team, is needed.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Previous experience working in an academic environment.

+ Previous experience performing chemical demonstrations for lecture courses.

+ Strong understanding of LSA and University policies and procedures.

+ Working knowledge of shared computing environments.

+ Experience managing inventory and ordering.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

The target salary range for this position is $42,500 - $53,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.

This is a full-time position. This position is in-person.

The Department of Chemistry has a long tradition of excellence in the chemical sciences. Since 1844, the University of Michigan has been offering studies in this field. As the questions chemists ask have become more complex, the University of Michigan Department of Chemistry has pushed the boundaries of traditional work in fundamental chemical sciences into the interface with other disciplines. Today, our faculty are leading quests for cleaner energy sources, better battery technology, greener chemical production, improved biomedical diagnostics, and a host of other work that addresses fundamental challenges of national and global importance.

To learn more about the Department of Chemistry, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/chem

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268432

Working Title

Laboratory and Classroom Services Chemical Dispensing and Demonstrations Coordinator

Job Title

Laboratory/Classroom Svcs Coor

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Chemistry

Posting Begin/End Date

9/09/2025 - 9/23/2025

Salary

$42,500.00 - $53,000.00

Career Interest

Research