Chem Lab Coordinator

Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

76629BR

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Chemistry Lab Inventory:

• Maintain expenditure control over approved budget for lab consumables.
• Obtain quotes and best pricing for lab equipment and consumables.
• Place orders for chemistry lab equipment and bulk orders of lab consumables.
• Maintain and manage electronic inventory of new chemicals.
• Track and order lab solvents and consumables.
• Assign appropriate storage and restock chemicals into inventory.
• Generate Excel reports of chemical inventory.
• Refill input solvents from chromatography instruments.

Management of Shipping/Receiving for Chemistry Lab:

• Receive chemicals and other orders from external vendors.
• Arrange for pickup of waste from chromatography instruments.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving of proprietary compounds to/from international collaborators, including interfacing with customs agents.
• Coordinate weekly deliveries/pickups with local technical service providers.
• Prepare, send, and manage shipments of samples to outside vendors for analysis.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicate and coordinate with Biology Lab manager and department administration regarding orientation and training of new chemistry employees, and computer/software license purchases.

Technical Support:

• Prepare samples for ADME and biological assays.
• Generate stock solutions and TLC stains for lab use.
• Weigh compounds for HTS plating.
• Maintain sample bank.
• Assist with drug formulation in collaboration with chemistry and PKDM.
• Occasionally use microscopy and other techniques for assessing particle size and form of drug substances.
• Perform QC analysis of synthesized chemicals.

Perform Experiments and Lab Safety:

• Perform experiments under the supervision of other lab chemists.
• Advise students, visiting scholars, and faculty members on laboratory rules and procedures.
• Maintain LHAT roster.
• Confirm new employees have completed all required LMS training.
• Work to resolve safety inspection findings with lab members or supervisor.

The hourly compensation range for this role is 

. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate, position requirements, AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation and two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college, including courses in natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Coursework in organic chemistry
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent time management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Chemdraw
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to ~50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in chemistry

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009601 LAB AST 4

Job Category

Research and Scientific, Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Appointment End Date

06-Sep-2024