Laboratory Supervisor Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1021/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=493523&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job No: 24022 Department: ChemistryWork Type: Staff - Full Time Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time: Full TimeCategories: Chemistry Department: ChemistryTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [email protected] Description SummaryServe as the laboratory supervisor for university chemistry teaching laboratories to ensure high quality, hands-on, efficient, and safe laboratory experiences for 1200 students in up to 69 sections annually. Responsibilities related to these laboratories include:
Supervise, coordinate, train, and evaluate teaching assistants and a laboratory associate or assistant.
Provide a consistent educational experience among sections.
Maintain inventory, ordering, preparation, and readiness for all materials (chemicals, supplies, equipment, instructional materials)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the teaching laboratories.
Establish, teach, and monitor compliance of safety rules and practices for students, Teaching Assistants (TAs), and the lab associate/assistant, regarding use of equipment, handling chemicals, good laboratory housekeeping, and general laboratory safety.
Be present/available during scheduled laboratories to assist, troubleshoot, monitor safety, and occasionally cover teaching for TAs.
Develop, prepare, and provide all instructional materials for students and teaching assistants. Distribute instructional materials through University Learning Management System (Canvas).
Maintain office hours to meet with students and teaching assistants.
Maintain laboratory records, including chemical inventories, equipment and supply inventories, incident reports, student grades, TA assessments, etc.
Prepare TAs to teach by providing guidance and training and meeting regularly to discuss methods/strategies, safety practices and issues, proper use of equipment, laboratory preparations and clean-up, grading issues, student issues, etc.
Evaluate TAs and provide feedback on teaching effectiveness.
Develop/improve procedures and policies for equipment, safety, laboratories, training, etc.
In collaboration with the Undergraduate Programs Committee, assess student learning outcomes.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work. Provide leadership to foster a culture of safety; promote safety through actions, communication, and training.
Anticipate, recognize, and respond appropriately to potential and actual unsafe situations. Initiate accident/incident investigation process.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Master of Science degree in chemistry or closely related field
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Minimum 1 year experience managing a chemistry or biology laboratory
Desirable Education and/or Experience
2 years or more of experience safely managing a chemistry teaching laboratory
Demonstrated experience managing personnel
Demonstrated experience developing laboratory curriculum
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Demonstrated leadership in safety principles and practices
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work with hazardous materials
Demonstrated ability to safely perform necessary chemical preparations
Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and prioritize
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Experience providing hands-on training, evaluating, and providing feedback related to teaching
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
Demonstrated ability to remain patient during difficult situations
Demonstrated experience in utilizing continuous improvement strategies
Demonstrated experience training individuals on using equipment
Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment
Demonstrated experience organizing and managing groups of people
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning SkillsWork Environment and/or Physical Demands
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of EmploymentEvery employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.Other Conditions of Employment:The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilitiesFull-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.0FLSA StatusExemptAppointment Term12 monthsShiftPay Rate/SalaryNegotiable. No less than $55,000Title of Position SupervisorDepartment ChairPosting TypeInternal & External Dependent on FundingNo Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)Additional InformationRequired Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Advertised: 13 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: