Laboratory Coordinator

Spelman College Portal • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance of all physics laboratories so that they are organized, efficient, and suitable for the needs of the curriculum. The incumbent may teach one or two laboratory sections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or closely related area
• A minimum of two years of previous laboratory work experience
• Familiarity with major physics laboratory instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, oscilloscope, electrical meters, etc.)
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Laboratory safety measures
• Excellent organizational skills
• Electronic skills for maintenance of instrumentation
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students, faculty/staff and the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general science journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, faculty, staff, and in one-on-one situations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty/staff, and the general public
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills utilizing data acquisition software packages, Spreadsheet and Word Processing software packages
• Familiarity with laboratory software utilization
• Internet savvy

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physics or closely related area
• Experience in teaching introductory physics laboratory
• Knowledge of basic machinist skills

Responsibilities

• Order adequate and sufficient supplies and equipment for the teaching of all physics laboratories
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the equipment, including computers; perform minor repairs as needed
• Supervise and approve the use of all physics teaching laboratory spaces
• Assist the instructors of all physics labs to make sure that they have everything that they need to teach effectively and efficiently
• Set up and take down experimental set-ups
• Teach one or two Physics laboratory sections for 1st and 2nd year students
• Maintain files and documents pertaining to the purchase, repairs, warranties, and use of all equipment and supplies in the Physics laboratory
• Advise the department concerning current best practices in lab methods and equipment and their uses in teaching
• Organization of the teaching labs and to oversee cleaning and maintaining of the space itself
• Organize the storage and oversee the security of all Physics laboratory equipment and supplies
• Maintain a written inventory of equipment and locations
• Implement and inform the department of all safety procedures in the Physics laboratories
• Assist in the oversight of the maintenance and use of the machine and electronic shops in the teaching and research laboratories
• Coordinate work assignments for student assistants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level