Laboratory Coordinator

İHSAN DOĞRAMACI BİLKENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Laboratory Coordinator – Department of Chemistry

Bilkent University Department of Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated and academically driven Laboratory Coordinator to oversee and support undergraduate laboratory operations, instructional activities, and academic process management within the department.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in the effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement of laboratory courses while working closely with faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.

This position requires a strong academic background in Chemistry, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple academic and operational processes within a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemistry is strictly required

• Strong academic background in undergraduate laboratory education and experimental chemistry applications

• Experience in laboratory instruction, laboratory coordination, academic operations, curriculum support, or university administration is highly preferred

• Experience in academic documentation, accreditation, quality assurance, or continuous improvement processes is considered an advantage

• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards, laboratory procedures, and instructional laboratory environments is preferred

• Strong command of written and spoken English (proof of proficiency is required) 

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills 

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple academic and operational responsibilities simultaneously in a dynamic university environment

• Ability to adapt to fast-paced academic environments and changing operational priorities

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty members, teaching assistants, and students 

• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines effectively

• Ability to work in a detail-oriented, systematic, and process-driven manner

• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and professional ethics

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Coordination & Academic Operations

• Coordinate and oversee undergraduate laboratory operations in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry throughout the academic semester 

• Ensure the effective execution of laboratory sessions in alignment with departmental academic standards 

Teaching Assistant Coordination

• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with Teaching Assistants (TAs) regarding upcoming experiments and laboratory procedures 

• Perform experiment demonstrations and technical preparation sessions when required 

• Support the training, guidance, and operational alignment of TAs

Evaluation & Student Process Management

• Coordinate grading processes and ensure consistency in assessment practices across laboratory sections 

• Manage grade compilation and reporting processes 

• Resolve grading disputes, absenteeism cases, make-up sessions, and academic ethics-related issues in coordination with relevant faculty members

Faculty & Student Communication

• Serve as a communication bridge between faculty members and Teaching Assistants 

• Facilitate effective information flow regarding laboratory operations, academic expectations, and course-related processes 

• Support students in resolving operational and procedural laboratory issues

Laboratory Content & Continuous Improvement

• Revise, maintain, and improve laboratory manuals and instructional materials 

• Test, evaluate, and adapt new experiments into laboratory courses in collaboration with faculty members 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory education quality and student learning experience

Academic Projects & Accreditation Support

• Coordinate capstone projects for students who are not directly supervised by an academic advisor 

• Manage and maintain documentation related to service courses for QME/ABET accreditation and quality assurance processes 

• Support departmental reporting and academic compliance activities when required