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Temporary Lab Support Coordinator

Position Number: 6556281
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Lab Support Coordinator

Requisition Number: 67152
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 09-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry's Temporary Lab Support Coordinator is entrusted with a variety of critical tasks including the preparation of solutions and reagents, maintenance of equipment and instruments, and the distribution of materials required for student experiments. Additionally, the role involves the decontamination of glassware and equipment, as well as the supervision of safety policies within the laboratory environment. The coordinator will also be responsible for packaging and labeling chemical wastes in preparation for disposal. A key part of the role includes the creation and maintenance of efficient record-keeping systems, ensuring that all activities and materials are accurately documented and handled. This position requires a highly organized individual with a keen attention to detail and a strong dedication to safety and procedural compliance.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Chemistry emphasizes knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular theory, the states of matter, and reactivities and properties of chemical substances. Students study the basic subfields of chemistry, such as organic, physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry, all while developing the mathematical skills to understand fundamental chemical relationships and to manipulate experimental data. Graduates also learn safe chemical practices, including handling waste, safety equipment, assembling chemical apparatus, and designing experiments.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for use in experiments.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including colorimeters, conductivity meters, pH meters, heat blocks, centrifuges, and temperature probes.
Maintain and distribute chemicals, equipment, and instruments to lab rooms.
Hazardous waste disposal
Implement and follows laboratory safety protocols and standard operation procedures. Educating on safety policies.
Assist in the inventory management of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
Implement quality control measures to ensure reliability and accuracy of equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment to facilitate efficient workflow and safety.
Organizing and maintaining digital records which include training documentation, safety documentation, data entry, and other documents/files that ensure the lab operates efficiently.

What You Should Know

This is a full time, onsite temporary position. The schedule below may be subject to change based on the needs of the department:

Monday 9:30am - 6:30pm

Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm

Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science field.

What You Will Need

Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management skills in establishing work priorities, providing follow through, and meeting established deadlines.
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attention to detail in following protocols and recording data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Ability to respond constructively to other's ideas and suggestions and a willingness to develop creative solutions to challenges that arise.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by September 9th, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Lab-Support-Coordinator/67152