Engineering Laboratory Coordinator

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Excellent medical, dental & vision

Job summary

San Juan College in Farmington, NM seeks a Laboratory Coordinator for Physical Science to support physics and engineering labs. You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and assist faculty and students during hands-on activities, ensuring a safe, organized learning environment.

The role involves assembling and servicing lab tools, managing inventories, and helping with STEM events and demonstrations to enrich course outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physics, engineering, STEM education or related field.
• Experience using hand and power tools; equipment maintenance and safety practices.
• Experience supporting hands-on STEM instruction; adjunct or tutoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, organizes, and distributes laboratory materials and supplies for physics and engineering courses.
• Assists instructors during laboratory activities, demonstrations, projects, and STEM events.
• Builds, maintains, and services laboratory equipment and teaching tools used in physical science activities.
• Procures, inventories, and maintains supplies for laboratory experiments and activities.
• Coordinates laboratory schedules and prepares facilities for classes, workshops and events.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and regulations for the lab.
• Supports students with laboratory procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop engaging hands-on learning experiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physics, engineering, STEM education or related field

Tools

Hand tools & power tools

Equipment maintenance

Safety practices

Fabrication techniques

Job description

Compensation: $27.00 per hour, 10 hours per week Temporary position through 05/15/2027 Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Grade: NE15

Position Summary The Laboratory Coordinator for Physical Science supports instructional activities in physics, engineering, and related courses by preparing laboratory materials, maintaining equipment and facilities, and assisting faculty and students during hands-on learning experiences. This position ensures safe, organized, and engaging laboratory environment while providing instructional support.

Major Duties

• Prepares, organizes, and distributes laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies for physics and engineering courses.
• Assists instructors during laboratory activities, demonstrations, projects, and STEM events.
• Builds, assembles, modifies, services, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment, instructional apparatus, and specialized teaching tools used in physical science and engineering activities.
• Procures, inventories, organizes, and maintains the supplies and consumable materials required for laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities.
• Designs and fabricates simple instructional models, prototypes, fixtures, and laboratory components to support classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, tools, and inventory; coordinate repairs, replacement, and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Supports students by providing guidance on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, engineering design projects, and safe laboratory practices.
• Manages storage, organization, and documentation of laboratory resources and consumable supplies.
• Assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of educational technology, data collection devices, makerspace equipment, and STEM learning kits.
• Coordinates laboratory schedules and prepare facilities for classes, workshops, outreach events, and special projects.
• Maintains records related to inventory, safety inspections, equipment maintenance, and supply usage.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop and implement engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support course outcomes and foster student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physics, engineering, technology, STEM education, industrial technology, or a related field.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, equipment maintenance, fabrication techniques, and safety practices.
• Experience supporting hands-on STEM instruction, engineering design activities or educational laboratory environments preferred.
• Adjunct or Tutoring experience preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veterans status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us.

Benefits Offered

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veterans status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.