Position Title:

Physical Sciences Lab Coordinator

Department/School:

Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics/School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60,405.80 - $63,000

Job Summary:

The School of Science at Marist University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Physical Sciences Laboratory Coordinator to ensure the proper functioning of the Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics Department’s teaching laboratories by taking responsibility for: inventory control and lab/stockroom management; weekly lab set up and break down; hazardous waste management; hiring, training and supervising student lab assistants; orienting faculty and lab assistants on lab safety and exercises; instrument and equipment maintenance; and teaching one section of lab (alternating between General and Organic Chemistry) per academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field or B.S in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with >2 years of related lab experience.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with basic computer tools (e.g., spreadsheets and collaboration platforms).
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Lab, including solution preparation, instrument calibration, proper chemical handling, and lab safety.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and break down laboratory experiments for multi-section labs, monitor and restock supplies, and manage hazardous waste collection and disposal for teaching labs.
• Communicate with instructors and student lab assistants weekly to ensure that labs are running properly and safely, and be available to assist with issues that arise during lab.
• Teach General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry labs. One section per year, alternating between courses.
• Ensure proper functioning and organized storage within the stockroom and teaching labs, and perform summer cleaning and organization.
• Manage inventory control and create orders for teaching lab supplies/consumables, chemicals, equipment, and general lab supplies and PPE.
• Help maintain a strong laboratory safety culture.
• Assist faculty with recruiting and hiring student lab assistants.
• Supervise, train, and oversee timesheet completion for student lab assistants.
• Help maintain lab-related learning management system sites to organize and disseminate faculty-created lab assignments and documents and lab prep-related materials.
• Maintain equipment and instruments, including performing weekly routine maintenance of the department’s NMR spectrometer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
• Prior experience teaching chemistry labs
• Prior experience maintaining an NMR spectrometer, and/or other major lab equipment

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics prides itself on fostering a robust lab safety culture and a strong sense of community, where students are the central focus and faculty and staff are accessible and approachable.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Academic Year, Monday–Friday (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), with occasional later days depending on lab scheduling. Non-Academic Year, Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Must be available to respond to lab emergencies during off-hours.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.