Forensic Lab Coordinator: Safety, Ops & Instruction

USM Foundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to oversee forensic science teaching and research laboratories. The role emphasizes safe coordination of laboratory operations, inventory management, and collaboration with faculty to support instruction and research.

Responsibilities include procuring materials, preparing lab manuals, maintaining equipment, budget support, and student advisement while ensuring compliance with safety standards and campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field
• One year related experience and/or training
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with microscopes, balances, centrifuges, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, and other forensic laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Procures, maintains, and assembles materials, specimens and equipment for forensic science laboratories.
• Prepares instructional materials and lab manuals for forensic laboratories.
• Ensures laboratory workspace is prepared and clean prior to each lab.
• Works with faculty and staff to identify and maintain laboratory inventory lists and assist with locating inventory.
• Monitors lab teaching schedules in coordination with faculty and school director and instructs lab sections as needed.
• Liaises with university safety representatives and ensures lab safety requirements are followed.
• Maintains laboratory equipment; obtains quotes and coordinates repairs.
• Assists with lab fee account reports and budget decisions.
• Assists with student advisement as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to oversee forensic science teaching and research laboratories. The role emphasizes safe coordination of laboratory operations, inventory management, and collaboration with faculty to support instruction and research.

Responsibilities include procuring materials, preparing lab manuals, maintaining equipment, budget support, and student advisement while ensuring compliance with safety standards and campus