Description

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy seeks a full-time 12-month Faculty Associate to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the graduate, undergraduate and PharmD programs. The faculty member will engage in teaching and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, as well as with the Department Chair. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching didactic and laboratory courses in chromatography/pharmaceutical analysis techniques in the graduate and undergraduate programs. The candidate will also oversee the day-to-day lab operations and will be in charge of ensuring safety and compliance in the labs.

• Deliver didactic and laboratory instruction in the undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on chromatography and pharmaceutical analysis techniques.
• Provide engaging assignments and hands-on training that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Oversee daily operations of the pharmaceutical sciences research labs, ensuring that lab activities run efficiently and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• In collaboration with the University Director of Environmental Health and Safety, provide training and support to faculty and students on laboratory techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Take an active role on the Boston campus University Lab Safety Committee.
• Draft, periodically update and implement lab safety, chemical storage and waste disposal protocols and ensure all lab users remain in compliance with the set standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on laboratory operations, safety training and inspections.
• Work in collaboration with the Lab Instrumentation Specialist and Chemical Safety Officer to manage the lab inventory and oversee purchase of lab supplies.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise and utilize technology efficiently.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of a PhD degree required
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a lab setting with proficiency in pharmaceutical analysis (e.g. HPLC, LC-MS, NMR) laboratory techniques, equipment operation, and troubleshooting
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience at the college/university level preferred
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, protocols, and regulatory standards
• Excellent organizational, technical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires sitting, standing, walking and working with chemicals as part of classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.