Laboratory Coordinator

Job Title Laboratory Coordinator I Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Aerospace Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose:

The Laboratory Technician provides technical support for the Department of Aerospace Engineering's instructional and research laboratories. This position is responsible for assisting with laboratory operations, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, supporting faculty and student research activities, preparing laboratory experiments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and operating procedures. The Laboratory Technician contributes to the successful delivery of educational and research programs by maintaining laboratory readiness and supporting the effective use of laboratory facilities and equipment.

• Laboratory Operations Support Assist in the daily operation of aerospace engineering laboratories and testing facilities. Prepare laboratories, equipment, materials, and instrumentation for instructional and research activities. Set up, modify, and dismantle laboratory experiments and testing configurations. Monitor laboratory conditions and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in an organized and operational state. Assist with laboratory scheduling and user support activities.
• Equipment Maintenance and Technical Support Perform routine maintenance, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors or departmental personnel as necessary. Maintain records of equipment maintenance, calibration, and repairs. Assist with installation and testing of new laboratory equipment and systems. Maintain laboratory inventories of equipment, tools, supplies, and consumables.
• Research and Instructional Support Provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, researchers, and students conducting laboratory experiments and test programs. Support undergraduate laboratory courses, senior design projects, and graduate research activities. Assist with data acquisition, instrumentation setup, and test execution. Help fabricate, assemble, or modify experimental hardware, fixtures, and laboratory apparatus. Support special projects and sponsored research…