Job Details

Temporary Lab and Asset Coordinator

Position Number: 6839828
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Lab and Asset Coordinator

Requisition Number: 69362
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 20-Jan-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Temporary Lab and Asset Coordinator ensures that the Chemistry space and assets support the educational and research mission of the Department and University. The Temporary Lab and Asset Coordinator will collaborate with the Facilities and Asset Manager and is responsible for ensuring the laboratory and office space and contents are kept in a clean and working condition. Responsibilities include project management (lab cleanouts, lab moves, etc.) and capital asset tracking. The Department of Chemistry includes two buildings, Cristol Chemistry and Ekeley, comprising over 280,000 square feet of research laboratory, instructional, office and support space.

This is a temporary, 50% (20 hours/week) position. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible and will end August 15, 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder emphasizes knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular theory, the states of matter and reactivities and properties of chemical substances. Students study the basic subfields of chemistry, such as organic, physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry, all while developing the mathematical skills to understand fundamental chemical relationships and to manipulate experimental data. Graduates also learn safe chemical practices, including handling waste, safety equipment, assembling chemical apparatus and designing experiments.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Manager

Oversee and coordinate department projects including interdepartmental moves, lab/equipment clean outs and asset management projects.
Collaborate with Arts & Sciences, Facilities Management (FM) project managers, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Office of Information Technology (OIT), and departmental end users.
Coordinate with the campus EH&S department regarding lab clean ups to assure that labs are cleaned and cleared appropriately to eliminate any potential hazards.
Coordinate furniture and equipment moves, transfers and disposition.
Follow university procedures on property disposal and transfers.

Additional Oversight Responsibilities

As needed, may direct staff, student workers, temporary employees on short-term or specialized projects, such as preparing labs for new faculty hires, clearing out old labs, disposition of chemicals, etc.

What You Should Know

This is a part-time (50%) position, anticipating up to 20 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The pay for this position is $22-$25 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
1 year of experience working in a laboratory or a similar environment.

What You Will Need

Demonstrable leadership, the ability to see opportunities for improvement, and implement changes to achieve improvement.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple and complex assignments.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Possess excellent problem-solving, project management, team building, written and oral communication, and customer service skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by January 20th, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Lab-and-Asset-Coordinator/69362