Assistant Lab Manager
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Lehigh University's Department of Chemistry combines serious research credentials with a genuine commitment to undergraduate education. If you find equal satisfaction in guiding a student through their first organic reaction and in making sure the right reagents are on the bench before anyone walks through the door, this role was built for you.
Position Number: S71210
This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5with an approximate salary range of $44,600-$53,530 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Accountabilities
- Teach and supervise in-person undergraduate laboratory sections under the direction of the course Instructor of Record, with section numbers varying by semester based on departmental needs.
- Serve as the primary Instructor of Record for assigned laboratory courses—handling all teaching and grading responsibilities—and act as a backup Instructor of Record when necessary.
- Provide essential instructional coverage when graduate teaching assistants are unavailable and serve as the on-call "responsible qualified adult" for laboratory sections as needed.
- Prepare stock and unknown solutions if needed on a daily basis.
- Distribute and arrange the equipment and chemicals needed for each section’s experiment.
- Collaboratively assess future needs for laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment to ensure optimal stock levels and preparedness.
- Facilitate purchase orders for chemicals, supplies, and equipment, and assist with the efficient receiving, logging, and stocking of all deliveries.
- Assist in monitoring the proper collection of laboratory chemical waste and support preparations for its periodic pick-up and disposal.
- Assist in maintaining a high level of undergraduate instruction and supervision by graduate TAs, while ensuring uniform grading standards across multiple course sections.
- Provide immediate assistance in addressing and managing classroom or laboratory accidents, emergencies, and unexpected operational problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline; Master's Degree preferred
- three to five years of related work experience
- Hands-on laboratory experience in general or organic chemistry through coursework, research, or professional roles
- Confidence explaining chemical concepts to undergraduate students at varying levels of preparation
- Solid working knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling requirements
- Organizational ability to manage preparation demands across multiple concurrent lab sections
- A team-oriented approach that fits Lehigh Chemistry's collaborative, Lab Manager-directed model
- Flexibility, as there is a moderate requirement for evening and/or weekend hours depending on class schedules
Why Lehigh?
Lehigh occupies a distinct space — a research university where undergraduate teaching still carries genuine weight across the faculty and staff community. In the Chemistry department, the teaching laboratories are central to the student experience each semester, and the people running them are recognized for it. As a full-time staff member at Lehigh, you'll access a strong package that includes retirement contributions, tuition assistance for continued learning, and a campus embedded in a Bethlehem community that the university actively invests in. This is a role with real visibility and a collegial team that takes the lab environment seriously.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.
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