Laboratory Coordinator I or II
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Laboratory Coordinator I/II serves as an essential operational and administrative partner to the Senior Laboratory Coordinator (SLC) within Zachry Common Labs. In this role, the candidate assists with daily, multi-floor laboratory logistics and oversight of lab operations under the direction of the Senior Laboratory Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for providing strategic support and managing institutional documentation. The successful candidate will apply standard engineering and scientific techniques to support the teaching, research, and Service Center operations of Zachry Common Labs. The Laboratory Coordinator functions as part of a collaborative team; the specific focus of your role will complement the existing group expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience (for Laboratory Coordinator I).
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience (for Laboratory Coordinator II).
- High School diploma with 5 years of related experience or associate’s degree with 3 years of related experience (for Laboratory Coordinator I).
- High School diploma with 6 years of related experience or associate’s degree with 4 years of related experience (for Laboratory Coordinator II).
- Must comply with lab safety PPE requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining equipment to satisfy seasonal demand.
- Experience Coordinating with vendors for repair and maintenance.
- Experience training student workers and staff.
- Experience enforcing PPE rules.
- Experience in daily lab management.
- Experience ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies.
- Experience staying current on latest technology and equipment.
- Experience advising on future purchases/technologies for the labs.
- Experience documenting SOPs and training manuals for equipment.
- Experience assisting with longer-term lab organizational efforts.
- Experience working with diverse groups of customers.
- Experience with maintaining reference materials, SDS, calibration, safety data forms.
- Experience with supporting research.
- Experience with leading staff in relation to development, planning, training and support of facility users.
Responsibilities
- Assists with daily, multi-floor laboratory logistics and oversight of lab operations under the direction of the Senior Laboratory Coordinator.
- Provides strategic support and manages institutional documentation.
- Applies standard engineering and scientific techniques to support teaching, research, and Service Center operations.
- Maintains equipment to satisfy seasonal demand.
- Coordinates with vendors for repair and maintenance.
- Trains student workers and staff.
- Enforces PPE rules.
- Manages daily lab operations.
- Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
- Stays current on latest technology and equipment.
- Advises on future purchases/technologies for the labs.
- Documents SOPs and training manuals for equipment.
- Assists with longer-term lab organizational efforts.
- Works with diverse groups of customers.
- Maintains reference materials, SDS, calibration, and safety data forms.
- Supports research.
- Leads staff in relation to development, planning, training, and support of facility users.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Prescription coverage by Express Scripts
- Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Educational release time
- Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs
- Wellness release time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
