Job Title
Laboratory Coordinator II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Chemistry
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
The Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University is hiring two new Laboratory Coordinator IIs. The Laboratory Coordinators II will oversee the daily operations of instructional laboratories and will support high-quality laboratory instruction for undergraduate and professional students. The selected candidates will prepare laboratory materials, train teaching assistants, and teach or co-teach laboratory sessions while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols. These positions will also coordinate the setup, operation, and maintenance of multiple laboratory sections each week and will help maintain a safe, organized, and effective learning environment.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Assist with laboratory instruction training and support.
Coordinate, supervise, and lead instructional laboratory sessions for undergraduate and professional students.
Provide technical and academic support to students during laboratory activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, safety regulations, and laboratory procedures.
Oversee instructional and ancillary laboratory spaces, both physical and digital.
Support daily laboratory operations, maintenance, and long-term organizational initiatives.
Maintain laboratory safety standards and operational effectiveness.
Transport and handle hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
Grade and manage laboratory assignments, homework, quizzes, and examinations.
Administer laboratory software systems and instructional technologies.
Assist with laboratory supervision for large-enrollment courses.
Prepare instructional materials, pre-laboratory presentations, and examinations.
Manage and maintain instructional laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Support outreach activities, including laboratory setup and event coordination.
Contribute to laboratory administration, assessment activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Special Note: Must be able to work non-standard hours as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience
Ability to bend and/or stoop for long periods.
Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects.
A well-qualified candidate may also possess:
Master’s degree in chemistry.
Industry and/or teaching experience.
Knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques and standard laboratory equipment.
Ability to assist in teaching Graduate, Professional, and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.
Knowledge and ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.
Knowledge of computers and cloud computing environments.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from variety of experiences and perspectives.
What you need to do:
Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
