Support teaching and development of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory courses. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
30% - Essential - In General Chemistry, the applicant will assist the Director of General Chemistry Labs (Perla Sauceda) in developing and testing lab experiments and in supporting the Director in the supervision of graduate student TAs. This will involve developing and testing experiments to introduce the concepts in chemistry behind technological breakthroughs in various disciplines of sciences or advanced materials.
30% - Essential - Assist with ensuring that all required personal protective equipment is used and best lab safety practices are followed by both the TAs and the undergraduate students. Overseeing compliance with state and federal chemical safety regulations for both the Organic and General Chemistry Teaching Laboratories.
20% - Essential - Training of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) to ensure that safe and accurate instruction and knowledge is transferred to undergraduate students in the laboratory and acting as backup to the Laboratory Coordinator, as needed.
20% - Essential - Acting as an intermediary between the General/ Organic Laboratory Coordinators, Office of Research Safety, Building Manager, and Stockroom Staff (both General and Organic) to ensure sustained compliance and maintain a safety-minded laboratory environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - MS or Doctoral / Professional Degree - Specialty area of Chemistry or related science
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education - MS or Doctoral / Professional Degree - Specialty area of Chemistry or related science
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to dust/fumes Chemical hazards
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
Anticipated duration of this appointment will be from approximately 12/16/24 through 12/15/25, depending on the operational needs of the department
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
