Engineering Lab & Makerspace Coordinator

Usfca; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Engineering Laboratory Coordinator to support the Engineering department and the Innovation Hive. You will set up demonstrations, assist in hands-on courses, train student workers, enforce safety, manage materials and equipment inventories, and help maintain course-ready labs.

You will coordinate safety training, develop standard operating procedures, and collaborate with faculty to ensure the labs reflect current best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Must have a valid California state driver’s license.
• Must be able to carry and lift 50lbs from floor to lab table.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with diverse staff and faculty.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers (files, spreadsheets, design software, word processing).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Engineering Laboratories to support engineering classes and labs.
• Set up demonstrations, laboratory courses, and projects; implement safety protocols.
• Lead workshops on equipment usage and maintain the Hive Canvas course site.
• Monitor budgets, inventory, materials procurement, and equipment in teaching labs.
• Prepare, assemble, disassemble, inventory, and procure lab materials and equipment.
• Oversee organization of teaching labs and prep rooms; manage lab sections.
• Coordinate purchase requisitions; maintain chemical and supply inventories.
• Update SOPs for equipment and material handling; assist in maintenance and repair.
• Train and supervise student workers; develop lab prep notes and documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Lab Director and Associate Dean.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Time management

Project management

Lift 50lbs

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Fusion 360

Revit

Rhino

VCarve

CAD/CAM

Job description

The University of San Francisco College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Engineering Laboratory Coordinator to support the Engineering department and the Innovation Hive. You will set up demonstrations, assist in hands-on courses, train student workers, enforce safety, manage materials and equipment inventories, and help maintain course-ready labs.

You will coordinate safety training, develop standard operating procedures, and collaborate with faculty to ensure the labs reflect current best