Lab Coordinator - Physics

Tufts University•Medford, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physics & Astronomy Department is dedicated to research and education at both undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to advance the understanding of the physical universe and educate students in physics content, methods, and principles. This part-time position supports the reliable, safe, and effective operation of the department's teaching laboratories and demonstration program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a science field
1-3 years of research laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience coordinating laboratory activities/operations

Responsibilities

Support the reliable, safe, and effective operation of the department's teaching laboratories and demonstration program, with particular responsibility for experimental apparatus, instrumentation, equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.
Contribute technical expertise to laboratory improvements and TA preparation.
Ensure that lab rooms are set up correctly and on time.
Prepare, test, organize, and document laboratory equipment and experimental apparatus.
Work with the Laboratory Coordinator and teaching laboratory team to maintain sufficient functioning equipment and spare components for reliable delivery of laboratory activities across multiple sections.
Visit lab sessions underway to observe activities and equipment in practice.
Respond promptly and effectively to reports of equipment problems.
Assist TAs with technical issues involving apparatus, measurement, equipment use, and experimental technique.
Maintain laboratory and demonstration equipment; troubleshoot problems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electronic, instrumentation, data-acquisition, and computer-interfaced systems.
Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend appropriate repair, replacement, or redesign.
Store equipment and maintain appropriate stocks of spare parts and components.
Ensure laboratories are neat and organized.
Construct, modify, prototype, and test scientific apparatus, laboratory equipment, and lecture demonstrations.
Contribute technical and experimental expertise to approved improvements in laboratory activities, including evaluating technical feasibility, developing and testing prototypes, troubleshooting proposed designs, and documenting successful implementations.
Collaborate with the Laboratory Coordinator, Laboratory Supervisor, instructors of record, lead TAs, and department leadership to contribute to the planning and delivery of laboratory-specific training for graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Support faculty use of lecture demonstration equipment.
Maintain the Robinson demonstration room.
Help maintain, document, and improve existing demonstrations.
Help develop and document new demonstrations.
Maintain technical documentation for laboratory and demonstration equipment, including setup information, troubleshooting procedures, maintenance and repair records, schematics where appropriate, and parts and spare-component needs.
Organize and track equipment, components, and related technical materials to preserve operational continuity and technical knowledge.
Review and ensure compliance with lab safety requirements, including training and documentation.