Chemistry Lab Assistant

Position Title:

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Bryn Mawr College:

Chemistry - Staff

Location:

Bryn Mawr College Campus

Job Description

Bryn Mawr College invites applicants for a full-time Chemistry Lab Assistant, reporting to the Organic Chemistry Lab Coordinator during the academic year and to the General Chemistry Summer Lab Coordinator during summer sessions. The Chemistry Lab Assistant's primary duties may include, but are not limited to, serving as a laboratory assistant for 5-6 sections of Organic Chemistry teaching lab during the academic year and in the General Chemistry labs during the two summer sessions. This work includes assisting with preparing chemicals and materials for teaching labs; assisting students with experiments during lab meetings; processing spectroscopic data on students' samples, using scientific equipment including NMR and GCMS; grading students' lab assignments; and holding regular office hours. In addition, this role would refill liquid nitrogen in the NMR spectrometer on a weekly basis, order solvents for the chemistry department, and potentially assist with managing the chemical inventory.

About the Institution: Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr's location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Classification & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time staff position has an anticipated schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, proactively seek clarification, and communicate effectively regarding competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising student employees.
• Ability to support and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of laboratory instruction.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and continue to seek training, as appropriate.
• General aptitude for and expertise with scientific equipment, especially NMR spectroscopy.
• Must be able to perform duties in labs and storage spaces involving reaching; lifting; packing/unpacking; assembling; loading/unloading lab supplies from benches, tables, and carts; cleaning equipment; cleaning glassware in sinks; storing equipment and supplies in cupboards and on shelves and lab benches.
• Must be able to carry 30 pounds over short distances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• A degree in Chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Other related and comparable education and experience will be considered.
• Experience conducting experiments in a chemistry laboratory (research, teaching, and/or industrial).
• Experience with organic chemistry research and teaching assistant experience is desirable.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is required.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Weekly Hours:

35