Laboratory Coordinator

Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

The Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, seeking to serve a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service‑learning activities. American Chemical Society (ACS) accredited, the Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with concentrations in general chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, pre‑health, pre‑pharmacy, or chemical entrepreneurship, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Manufacturing.

The Department offers a minor program in Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science. The Department has more than sixty enrolled undergraduate students and fourteen (14) tenured, tenure‑track, or lecturer faculty members. The Mission of the Department is to provide our students with an excellent education in the physical sciences through coursework in our major concentrations and minor programs, research, and service.

The Department serves the needs of our students by providing hands‑on, engaging experience with faculty and other students, reducing financial barriers, and serving the needs of our nontraditional and military students. Our scholarly activities advance the fields of the physical sciences and provide students with training on safe laboratory practices, professional ethics, and effective communication which prepares them for careers in workforce, graduate school, or other professional schools.

The Department serves the University through our core service courses and innovative collaborative efforts, and we serve the community through our Planetarium and other outreach activities.

This position provides specialized technical and operational support for instructional laboratories. Responsibilities include laboratory preparation, chemical inventory management, procurement coordination, and implementation of laboratory safety and compliance procedures. The role ensures a safe, organized, and fully equipped laboratory environment to support faculty instruction and student learning.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Two years of technical or administrative experience in laboratory operations. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge: Laboratory procedures, chemical handling, and safety protocols OSHA laboratory standards and chemical hygiene practices Inventory and procurement processes.

Skills: Organization and coordination of multiple lab activities. Communication with faculty, staff, and vendors. Use of inventory systems and standard software tools.

Abilities: Implement established procedures and safety requirements. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Work independently in a structured laboratory environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely-related field.
• Master’s degree in chemistry.
• Five years of laboratory management experience.
• Experience in academic laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and budget management.

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