Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Employee Orientation, Environmental Health, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Management, Research Laboratory, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Support
Coordinator, Laboratory
- 496530
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Jul 23 2026
- Computer Sci & Engr Technology
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Department: Computer Sci & Engr Technology Salary: $47,731 - $57,277
Description:
Job Summary
The Coordinator, Laboratory coordinates the lab preparations and daily operations of assigned labs, and coordinates common lab supply usages between classrooms and research labs.
Duties
- Provides technical and instructional support.
- Collaborates with the Environmental and Health and Safety Department to oversee the implementation of safety procedures in the lab based on federal and state guidelines.
- Oversees lab personnel and provides guidance and proper training.
- Procures and maintains lab supplies and equipment.
- Manages the lab budget.
- Ensures that safety procedures are implemented.
- Researches and builds lab experiments as needed and approved.
- Assists the department and research personnel to conserve resources.
- Provides specialized classroom instruction to students as required.
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- Supervises student workers and/or Part Time employees
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- Manages student assistants, conducts performance evaluations, and makes hiring recommendations.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor''s degree with (3) years of job related experience
- Associate''s degree in an Engineering discipline with ten (10) years of related experience
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of safe operational practices in a lab environment
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good project management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to manage student workers
- Ability to manage a budget
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Works in some or all of the following environments during the working day; an office (2 to 4 hours); a science laboratory (6 to 8 hours); a classroom, training room, or auditorium (2 to 4 hours).
Physical Demands:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Occasional lifting, pushing, climbing, and pulling may be required.
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