Bioengineering Lab Operations Lead

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I/II to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and technical support of bioengineering laboratory facilities, equipment, and instrumentation. The role ensures safe and efficient lab operations for instructional and research activities, coordinating resources, supplies, safety procedures, and technical operations.

The position partners with faculty to design and develop lab instruction, trains staff and students, maintains

Qualifications

• Four years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day operations of assigned laboratories.
• Provides technical leadership to Laboratory Assistants, Laboratory Technicians, and/or student employees.
• Collaborates with faculty members to design and develop lab instruction and teaching materials.
• Assists faculty in the classroom setting as assigned.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory facilities for teaching instruction.
• Provides guidance in learning and functional operation of procedures and equipment.
• Conducts audits of safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Ensures chemicals are stored according to safety codes and best practices.
• Ensures equipment is operating safely according to manufacturer specifications.
• Provides training and ensures compliance with proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe practices.
• Maintains and inspects equipment to ensure optimum calibration and condition.
• Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenishes stocks of solvents, reagents, solutions, and other items.
• Monitors department budgets including expenditures from supplies and equipment accounts.
• Researches purchase options, prepares purchase requisitions, and reconciles invoices.
• Assists in the development of the annual operating budget.
• Assists in developing SOPs and continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I/II to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and technical support of bioengineering laboratory facilities, equipment, and instrumentation. The role ensures safe and efficient lab operations for instructional and research activities, coordinating resources, supplies, safety procedures, and technical operations.

The position partners with faculty to design and develop lab instruction, trains staff and students, maintains