Chemistry Laboratory Technician

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app This is a support staff position that does laboratory preparation, set-up, and clean up with appropriate regard for safe operation and safe disposal of chemical waste and oversees inventories including purchasing chemicals and supplies. This support staff position helps with laboratory preparation for classes and labs predominately in chemistry, but also in physics, environmental studies, or other areas of need as assigned by the supervisor. All staff positions on campus support students and will be involved in student-focused activities. Job Duties/Responsibilities Lab preparation, set up, and clean up for chemistry and physics departments, as well as other departments within the college when assigned by the supervisor. Assist the instructor during lab classes when needed. Oversee inventory of chemicals and supplies, identify items for ordering, safe disposal of chemical waste for the chemistry department, or others at the discretion of the supervisor. Optimize storage of materials and chemicals for the chemistry department. Create and maintain setup sheets for labs. Supervise student workers to assist with responsibilities, when those tasks cannot be covered by this position alone, or with the assistance of additional laboratory support. Consult with the supervisor to coordinate and identify need for student help, and also the department chair to identify candidates for student help. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Chemistry or related area One to three years related experience and/or training. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experiences from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Applicant Instructions Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for 3 Professional References Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. This position is part of the Keene State College Administrative Staff Association (KSCASA). Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: or EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. Location: Keene Salary Grade: Non-Exempt Staff 11 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.