Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Carleton University Full time

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The laboratory coordinator is responsible for the laboratory sections in designated undergraduate courses as assigned by the Technical/Laboratory Administrator This may include summer/fall/winter courses and particularly evening sections of CHEM1001/1002, CHEM1101, and CHEM2203/2204 as needed.

**The coordinator**:
a) Provides laboratory instruction to undergraduates in all laboratory sections to ensure consistency and uniformity between sections and prepares teaching assistants for each laboratory exercise.
b) Supervises all aspects of the laboratory including implementation and adherence to all applicable safety regulations.
c) Supervises the day-to-day activities of approximately 15 teaching assistants who are members of CUPE local 4600, other external or undergraduate teaching assistants and undergraduate students.
d) Monitors the effectiveness of the laboratory exercises and assesses the need for changes in the laboratory course content; recommends changes to the appropriate faculty member/instructor responsible for the course/or technical laboratory administrator, and implements improvements and updates on a regular and on-going basis.
e) Monitors registration quotas in courses/laboratories; problem solves student scheduling.
f) Other related duties.

**Qualifications**:
**The incumbent must possess the following qualifications**:

- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills, sound judgement, and relevant theoretical knowledge in the chemical sciences and expertise in a variety of specialized laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Proficiency in the use of pertinent instruction, technical and administrative IT software is necessary.
- Skills and/or experience at supervising students is a must.

**Education and Experience**:
**The above is normally acquired through the completion of**:

- B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry
- 4 years of experience or equivalent

**HR Note**:
Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.


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