Physics 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, and the ability to work with students, faculty/staff and the public
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the 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 is essential
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manual is required, along with the 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
Familiar with laboratory software utilization and be capable of learning Lotus Notes
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.