Organic Chemistry Laboratory Manager and Teaching Associate

• Bargaining Unit: Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare supplies and materials for organic chemistry laboratories, maintain the organic chemistry prep room, including chemical inventories and waste management, and to teach up to two organic lab sections during the fall and spring and up to one in each of the two summer sessions. The hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $53,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Manager and Teaching Associate job description for more information.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required

• BS degree in chemistry.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of organic experimental laboratory techniques, chemical safety procedures, and handling hazardous waste.
• Familiarity with standard software (e.g., Chemdraw, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Learning Management Systems) and demonstrated ability to learn new software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience, especially with teaching organic chemistry at the college level.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Demonstrated skills in training students in the operation of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated skills in exercising independent judgement and initiative to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on August 25, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Dr. Natalie Machamer at [email protected].
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.