Manage the procurement of laboratory reagents, supplies, and
equipment, including coordinating repairs and collaborating on
budget planning.
Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of a small
technical staff team, as well as student teaching assistants.
- Train and mentor technical staff and student employees,
fostering a collaborative and safe learning environment.
- Conduct and issue annual performance reviews of
supervisees
- Coordinate hiring of technical staff team members as
needed
Laboratory Safety & Compliance
- Partner with the Chemical Hygiene Officer to ensure the safe
storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, and to
maintain compliance with laboratory regulations and best
practices.
- Promote a culture of safety across all instructional laboratory
spaces.
Requirements:
A master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific
discipline, and a minimum of five years of relevant laboratory
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience, is required.
Other qualifications include:
- Strong expertise in experimental chemistry techniques,
including chemical solution preparation and storage, laboratory
protocols, routine chemical synthesis, and spectroscopic methods
such as UV-Vis analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate laboratory operations.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications, including word
processing and spreadsheet software.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management
skills, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound
judgment, and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a
demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Experience supervising or coordinating technical staff and/or
student employees is preferred.
- Experience conducting scientific research, particularly in a
chemistry laboratory setting is preferred.
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00 per hour. This
position requires fully in-person work. Remote work arrangements
will not be available at this time. The position also requires the
mobility to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time and
occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
Application review will begin on
October 8, 2026. A cover
letter is
required for consideration. Please upload your
cover letter as a separate document with your application.
Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of
background information submitted by the applicant, including the
completion of a criminal record check, and education when
applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and
conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state
law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military
service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and
thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If
reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process please feel free to contact us via
phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Senior-Advanced-Technician-Supervisor---Chemistry-Department_JR10000001518.
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