Coordinator, Laboratory

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering Technology to manage daily lab operations, coordinate preparations, and ensure efficient use of shared lab resources between classrooms and research labs.

You will supervise student workers, oversee safety compliance, procure and maintain equipment, manage budgets, and provide technical and instructional support, including specialized classroom instruction as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in an Engineering discipline with 10+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and instructional support.
• Collaborates with the Environmental and Health and Safety Department to oversee the implementation of safety procedures in the lab based on federal and state guidelines.
• Oversees lab personnel and provides guidance and proper training.
• Procures and maintains lab supplies and equipment.
• Manages the lab budget.
• Ensures that safety procedures are implemented.
• Researches and builds lab experiments as needed and approved.
• Assists the department and research personnel to conserve resources.
• Provides specialized classroom instruction to students as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years

Associate's degree in Engineering + 10y

Job description

Department:Computer Sci & Engr TechnologySalary:$47,731 - $57,277

Description:

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Laboratory coordinates the lab preparations and daily operations of assigned labs, and coordinates common lab supply usages between classrooms and research labs.

Duties

• Provides technical and instructional support.
• Collaborates with the Environmental and Health and Safety Department to oversee the implementation of safety procedures in the lab based on federal and state guidelines.
• Oversees lab personnel and provides guidance and proper training.
• Procures and maintains lab supplies and equipment.
• Manages the lab budget.
• Ensures that safety procedures are implemented.
• Researches and builds lab experiments as needed and approved.
• Assists the department and research personnel to conserve resources.
• Provides specialized classroom instruction to students as required.

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• Supervises student workers and/or Part Time employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Manages student assistants, conducts performance evaluations, and makes hiring recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree with (3) years of job related experience
• Associate's degree in an Engineering discipline with ten (10) years of related experience

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safe operational practices in a lab environment

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good project management skills

Abilities:

• Ability to manage student workers
• Ability to manage a budget
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in some or all of the following environments during the working day; an office (2 to 4 hours); a science laboratory (6 to 8 hours); a classroom, training room, or auditorium (2 to 4 hours).

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Occasional lifting, pushing, climbing, and pulling may be required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.