Laboratory Coordinator - Decatur Campus

Georgia State University•Decatur, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Coordinator for its Decatur Campus. This is a full-time staff position requiring a 40-hour per week on-campus presence to support the daily operations of the laboratories and provide direct support to instructional activities. The role involves implementing safety procedures, supervising staff and student workers, procuring supplies and equipment, maintaining inventories, and managing departmental records. The Laboratory Coordinator also ensures laboratories are prepared for classes and may contribute to course design and development. This position requires regular collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and a consistent on-campus presence.

Requirements

Master's degree in Biology and college teaching experience preferred.
Experience with setting up, maintaining and using various lab equipment.
Ability to trouble shoot problems and effectively communicate with direct supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and Microbiology preferred.
Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the labs, as well as how to safely use them; safety regulations, procedures & practices; current software needed for instruction.
Ability to lift or move equipment in the lab.
Collegiate biology teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and enforce all laboratory safety procedures.
Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory technicians and student workers.
Procure materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for laboratory operations and instructional support.
Maintain equipment inventories.
Obtain vendor quotations.
Update purchasing and ordering logs.
Maintain departmental records as requested by the Department Chair.
Ensure laboratories are properly prepared for classes.
Contribute to course design, development, and implementation as needed.
Teach up to three (3) laboratory courses per semester based on departmental instructional needs.
Provide instructional coverage for laboratory courses during temporary faculty absences.
Collaborate with faculty course coordinators to develop, coordinate, and maintain laboratory schedules.
Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment to support weekly laboratory instruction.
Develop and maintain current laboratory procedures manuals for laboratory instructors and technicians.
Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants and laboratory technicians.
Collaborate with other Laboratory Coordinators to promote consistency in laboratory operations, procedures, and instructional support across all Perimeter College campuses.
Maintain laboratory facilities, including laboratory spaces and storage/preparation rooms, to ensure they are clean, organized, well-equipped, and in compliance with safety standards.
Oversee the proper storage, maintenance, and organization of laboratory materials and equipment.
Coordinate the identification and transfer of obsolete or unused equipment and materials to University Surplus.
Coordinate the procurement of laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment by placing orders, obtaining vendor quotations, securing required purchase approvals, maintaining procurement documentation and P-Card logs, overseeing preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment, and reporting equipment failures and resolutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for part-time laboratory instructors by providing guidance on laboratory policies, protocols, procedures, and course content, coordinating onboarding and training, communicating departmental expectations, and providing ongoing instructional and operational support.