Laboratory Educator–Revised Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

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Position Information Position Title Laboratory Educator–Revised
Position Summary The Laboratory Educator will collaborate with faculty in developing and implementing laboratory components of Chemistry courses. They will also have primary responsibility for teaching laboratory sections in general chemistry and/or organic chemistry and coordinating laboratory preparation in the introductory laboratories each semester. The Laboratory Educator will work in collaboration with the Laboratory and Instrument Coordinator, the Senior Lab Educator, and will serve the students and the department by providing consistent and dedicated staffing for the teaching labs, which are integral to the curricular goals of the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities During the academic year the

Laboratory Educator :

Teaches up to two lab sections per semester. The labs range from three-four hours each. The contact time in the labs will be balanced against other responsibilities. Lab instruction may be online, face-to-face and hybrid instruction;
Grades student assignments and maintain grade book;
Stays abreast of current issues and developments in laboratory chemical education;
Tests, preps and coordinates (set-up and breakdown) all introductory teaching laboratories (~11 sections of organic chemistry laboratory/ 16 students per laboratory) weekly. May assist with coordination and preparation of the advanced teaching laboratories, as needed;
Acquires all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for running all sections of the labs, including making sure that all supplies and equipment are working or up to date weekly;
Maintains, organizes, restocks and cleans the organic chemistry teaching laboratory spaces daily;
Maintains, organizes, and restocks the department’s chemical stockroom;
Meets regularly (weekly) with the laboratory teaching faculty to coordinate course activities and send weekly lab notes to guide faculty teaching the organic chemistry laboratories;
Identifies and orders materials needed for teaching in person labs using appropriate systems;
Tracks lab expenditures and provide regular budget reports and projections to the Department Chair;
Serves as a primary or secondary contact for issues of lab safety, maintenance contracts, and deliveries (in coordination with laboratory/instrument coordinator);
Prepares and tests labs each semester to ensure proper they meet the standards for new and/or updated experiments;
Serves as the primary contact between STS regarding computer use and requirements for teaching laboratories. Assists faculty in registering students and getting them assigned to correct lab sections;
Supervises student workers (TAs) who assist with the labs;
Participates in departmental faculty/staff meetings, attend seminars, and engage in professional development;
Assesses and makes recommendations regarding the technology needs of the department related to the laboratory experience and to improve efficient and effective technology integration into the laboratory experience; During the summer the

Laboratory Educator:

Develops and tests new lab activities in collaboration with faculty;
Inventories, repairs, and upgrades laboratory equipment and computers in preparation for the coming academic year (in coordination with laboratory/instrument coordinator);
Restocks supplies and chemicals and disposes of outdated materials;
Assists faculty with our summer research experiences such as the CHEM•RXNS program;
Teaches up to one laboratory course in general or organic chemistry, if the course is offered. Required Qualifications A Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field is the minimum education level required. A minimum of three years of experience. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with prior teaching experience is preferred. Incumbent must have excellent interpersonal, organizational skills; and the ability to handle situations with diplomacy. The candidate/incumbent must have knowledge of chemical solutions preparation, storage and chemical waste management. Additionally, must be able to work under time constraints and work with a diverse population. Experience teaching laboratories, supervising students, teaching assistants and working with clickers and iPads in education are a plus. Good oral communication skills are required when interacting with faculty, staff, students and the public. The duties of this position require excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare lab materials, business correspondence, and reports. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively present information in groups and one-on-one. Also, the incumbent must be able to respond to questions and complaints from students, parents, faculty, and staff. This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. The work of this position requires intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). Incumbent may be required to process basic letters, memos, e-mails, and formal business correspondence; handle such things as mail merges, flyers, spreadsheets containing formulas, creating forms, creating brochures, tables, and newsletters. In addition, knowledge of chemical drawing software is a plus. Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with prior teaching experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions None. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: use hands to handle and operate lab, computer, and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, stand, sit, talk, walk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to: climb or balance, stoop or kneel or crouch, and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. Shift Days
% Travel Required 1% – 25%
Full Time/Part Time Full-time

Work Location/Schedule:

This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.
FLSA Exempt
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number SC0797P
Posting Open Date 06/12/2025
Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
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