Teaching Laboratory Specialist (Chemistry & Biochemistry)

Department FSU Chemistry & Biochemistry Responsibilities This position involves the preparation of experiments for undergraduate analytical, advanced analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry laboratories, and assisting with design and development of labs and instructing others on experiment use and techniques.
Responsibilities Include: Setting up and preparing undergraduate lab experiments in a timely manner.
Ensuring all equipment is operating properly for use by students enrolled in the lab courses.
Instructing the Graduate Teaching Assistants (as needed) in the proper techniques needed for each lab.
Maintaining and repairing the instruments used in the labs between semesters.
Addressing instrumentation errors, technical difficulties, or instrumentation failures during the lab period.
Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.
(Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.
) Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a science related field and two years of experience related to the position is preferred.
Helpful Within the first 30 days, candidate should be able to: Maintain a chemical inventory.
Order chemicals and supplies in a timely manner.
Maintain and operate the gas bottle room utilizing Environmental Health & Safety's training materials.
Within 60 days: Hiring, training, and supervising OPS student lab workers Assisting faculty in developing and testing new labs Within 90 days: Collect and properly store laboratory hazardous waste for pick up.
Regularly check labs for safety and security.
Complete lab accident forms when accidents occur.
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Anticipated Salary Range Minimum starting salary for the position is $40,000.
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.
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If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Veterans' Preference Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.
Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.
Considerations This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
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