About The Role

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician supports the teaching and research laboratory operations in the Department of Chemistry. Key responsibilities for teaching laboratories include procuring and stocking supplies; preparing reagents and solutions; distributing glassware, chemicals, and equipment for laboratory classes; maintaining and repairing or replacing small equipment; recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising student workers; and overseeing the safety of students and teaching assistants. More broadly, the Laboratory Technician supports research and overall operation of the department by assisting faculty with procurement and delivering supplies; maintaining inventories of equipment and chemicals; maintaining compressed gas supplies; distributing personal protective equipment; assisting in cryogen refills of the NMR spectrometer; interfacing with Facilities Management on maintenance work orders; and providing technical or administrative assistance as needed for the Chemistry Manager, the Executive Aide, and the Chair.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to prepare chemical reagents and solutions safely and accurately.
Knowledge of Chemistry safety rules.
Ability to apply Chemical Hygiene and Safety in real-time.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to organize and supervise activities of student workers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related field with General and Organic Chemistry coursework (equivalent to ETSU’s CHEM 1110/1111, 1120/1121, 2010/2011 and 2020/2021) and two years’ employment as a Laboratory Assistant or equivalent position in a research or instructional laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with Quantitative Analysis coursework equivalent to ETSU’s CHEM 2220/2221 in addition to General and Organic Chemistry coursework.
Experience as Laboratory Assistant or equivalent position in a research or instructional laboratory.

Compensation & Benefits

Job Family – Teaching and Learning Academic Support 2N
Starting Salary: $41,595.01
For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .

Application Instructions

Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.