Job Details

Laboratory Coordinator I

Position Number: 6580975
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Coordinator I

Requisition Number: 67459
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 26-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Chemistry Department is encouraging applications for the Laboratory Coordinator position! This position is responsible for the preparation of materials and set up for student experiments, maintenance of apparatus and instruments, compliance with safety protocols and proper chemical waste disposal, assisting graduate teaching assistants and faculty, and various administrative duties. 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

As one of the nation's top-ranked Tier 1 research institutions, the Department of Chemistry is internationally recognized for its outstanding research efforts and education. The Chemistry faculty conduct research in all areas of chemistry, including analytical, materials and nanoscience, organic, and physical chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose faculty conduct research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university's Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university's four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Lab Preparation & Chemical Safety

Laboratory related tasks and safety issues for teaching labs and lecture demonstrations: Preparation of solutions and reagents in required quantities for assigned courses, set up labs with apparatus/equipment/glassware needed for each experiment, and develop "green chemistry" experiments to reduce wastes as well as conserve energy and water and improve sustainability. Practice lab safety at all times; stay updated on EH&S compliance and maintain SAAs; ensure lab safety is enforced in all teaching labs and with student lab assistants; set up, support, and clean up lecture demonstrations and develop new ones; and extensive support for CU Wizard shows and summer outreach programs.

TA Administrative Support for CU Undergraduate Teaching

Support TA Training activities, lab practicum, and weekly TA meetings; communicate with instructors and TAs to facilitate makeup lab experiments; arrive on time and ensure students and TAs are supported when recitations and labs are in session; work patiently with students, TAs, and course instructors; and monitor and assess breakage for reporting to Bursar's office.

Record Keeping and Instructional Technology

Keep track of all activities and forms related to recitations and labs both electronically and as hard copies as necessary; maintain files on general chemistry server for access by instructors and staff; support faculty and TAs with Canvas course pages and score uploads; and assist with clickers as necessary.

What You Should Know

This is an on-campus position. The work schedule for this position is: Monday 9:30a-6:30p, Tuesday 7:30a-5:30p, Wednesday 11:30a-6:30p, Thursday 7:30a-5:30p, Friday 9:30a-6:30p. You will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $51,770.
If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

2+ years of relevant experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year- for-year basis.
As a classified position, you must be a Colorado resident at the time of application for consideration.

What You Will Need

Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
Excellence in establishing work priorities, providing follow-through, and meeting established deadlines.
Ability to maintain effective lines of communication, including the ability to resolve disputes and negotiate.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume that includes date ranges and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu or send via fax at 303-492-4693 and reference the job to which you are applying.

If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by September 26th, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
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/Laboratory-Coordinator-I/67459