Human Resources

Lake Forest College is seeking a part-time Laboratory Supervisor in the Department of Physics. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up instructional laboratory experiments
• Organize and maintain the department stockroom of demonstrations
• Order and repair laboratory equipment and supplies
• Update and maintain the department website
• Supervise student workers
• Administrative tasks such as processing reimbursement requests and invoices, reconciling credit card statements, and ordering office supplies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background or course work in physics or other laboratory science.
• An Associate’s degree.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, plus an aptitude and willingness to learn new computer-related skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a physics laboratory environment is desirable.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Previous business experience a plus.

This appointment is 20 hours per week during the academic year, mid-August to mid-May, with time off for holidays and College breaks. Anticipated hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm, but we are open to discussion.

Pay rate: $20-$22/hour

Benefits: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits 

Please send a resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for three references via e-mail to Nathan Mueggenburg, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physics, Lake Forest College, at mueggenburg@lakeforest.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 50% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students.

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