Lab Coordinator Mechanical Engineering

Penn State University • University Park, PA

73d • $51,000 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Berks is seeding an Engineering Lab Coordinator (mechanical). The Lab Coordinator - Engineering is responsible for coordinating operational activities in research and instructional laboratories. The Lab Coordinator ensures laboratory security, efficiency, and quality control; serves as safety officer; assists with planning labs and experiments; provides instruction and support to students; ensures equipment and material availability; maintains relationships with agencies, contractors, vendors; complies and reports project funding/sourcing information and research progress data. The Lab Coordinator will support faculty and students to create an engaged learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational activities in engineering research and instructional laboratories; provide support services to faculty, students, and technicians
• Oversee laboratory security, efficiency, and quality control; develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols
• Serve as laboratory safety officer; ensure laboratories and equipment are maintained and operated in compliance with safety regulations; coordinate activities with University compliance officers; maintain records
• Assist faculty and researchers plan labs and experiments; recommend supplies and equipment; develop equipment specifications; set up, demonstrate, and explain equipment technology, capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes; pilot test experiments
• Provide academic activity support; guide students during lab activities including field opportunities and research projects; review, analyze, and advise on project feasibility; schedule laboratories and facilitate set up/tear down; provide class coverage; proctor exams
• Contribute to research project advancement; collect, compile, and process data
• Coordinate equipment, supply, and labware purchases, ordering, inventory, maintenance, repair, and storage; secure competitive pricing; reconcile invoices and maintain records; establish and maintain vendor and sales representative relationships
• Research project funding and sourcing information; develop and maintain source relationships; assist with research and grant proposals
• Coordinate use and reporting of research budget and funds; compile and report research progress data including testing activities and technical issues
• Coordinate data and documentation including reports, logbooks, test procedures, and policy information

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree