Dayton Laboratory Ops Lead – 9/80 Schedule

AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

AV seeks a Laboratory Operations Coordinator for its Dayton, Ohio facility. You will support the setup of new lab facilities and implement established workflows for lab management, including equipment maintenance coordination, safety/compliance activities, procurement, inventory/logistics, and day-to-day facility coordination.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of scientists, work Monday-Friday during regular hours with occasional off-hours to respond to emergencies, and be

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant technical, scientific, or operations/logistics field or 3+ years of lab operations or logistics experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in tracking records and maintenance schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with scientists, engineers, facilities staff, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn web-based tracking and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records, monitor supply levels, and initiate reorder requests.
• Assist setup and installation of new lab equipment with facilities personnel and contractors.
• Support procurement by obtaining vendor quotes, preparing documentation, submitting requisitions, coordinating delivery and returns.
• Coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance and routine cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with initial laboratory safety and basic instrument orientation for new lab users.
• Prepare, package, track, and process shipments for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams, government researchers, facilities staff, base logistics, and corporate purchasing.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal

Education

Associate’s degree in a relevant technical, scientific, or operations/logistics field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Equipment tracking databases

Procurement systems

Job description

AV seeks a Laboratory Operations Coordinator for its Dayton, Ohio facility. You will support the setup of new lab facilities and implement established workflows for lab management, including equipment maintenance coordination, safety/compliance activities, procurement, inventory/logistics, and day-to-day facility coordination.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of scientists, work Monday-Friday during regular hours with occasional off-hours to respond to emergencies, and be