Site Coordinator for Lab Facilities

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 002857 NC Salary Grade Equivalency MH17 Classification Title Research Operations Manager - Contributing Working Title Site Coordinator for Lab Facilities Salary Range $55,055 - $59,987 Anticipate Hiring Range $55,055 - $59,987 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Physics and Optical Science Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Primary Purpose of Position

• Serve as site coordinator for Physics Undergraduate Laboratory Facilities, supporting the overall operation of instructional lab spaces.
• Assist with the setup, delivery, and teaching of undergraduate physics laboratory sessions, including serving as a backup TA and covering for absent instructors when needed.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and inventory management to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Develop and revise laboratory manuals, experiments, and demonstrations in collaboration with faculty and instructors, aligned with current educational research, pedagogy, and guidelines.
• Train, schedule, and supervise teaching assistants, and provide ongoing instructional support to students.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and coordinate the resolution of building and research laboratory issues with relevant staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of building and laboratory issues related to Physics operations through effective communication with appropriate staff and departments.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and assist in addressing safety-related concerns within research and teaching spaces.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Physics researchers regarding building, laboratory, and operational issues.
• Receive, organize, and notify Physics staff of incoming deliveries and shipments within the building.
• Support research operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support of research and core laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with the setup, delivery, and teaching of undergraduate physics laboratory sessions, including serving as a backup TA and covering for absent instructors when needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Physics researchers regarding building, laboratory, and operational issues.
• Train, schedule, and supervise teaching assistants, and provide ongoing instructional support to students.
• Develop and revise laboratory manuals, experiments, and demonstrations in collaboration with faculty and instructors, aligned with current educational research, pedagogy, and guidelines.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and inventory management to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and notify Physics staff of incoming deliveries and shipments within the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience teaching undergraduate physics or astronomy labs.
• Experience supervising or training teaching assistants.
• Familiarity with physics education practices and laboratory course development.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Science Building Posting date 06/26/2026 Closing date 07/05/2026 Proposed Hire Date 08/10/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write 'see resume' on your
• application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience? All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Yes, at least a bachelor's and two (2) years of general research experience.

• Yes, an associates degree and four (4) years of general research experience.

• Yes, a high school diploma/GED and six (6) years of general research experience.

• No

• • Do you have experience teaching undergraduate physics or astronomy labs? Please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience supervising, training, and teaching assistants? Please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have familiarity with physics education practices and laboratory course development? Please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts