Lab Operations Coordinator

University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Lab Operations Coordinator who will manage undergraduate biology teaching labs by ordering and preparing materials, maintaining cultures, and supervising student and graduate lab assistants.

The role includes ensuring safety and equipment maintenance (including autoclaves), supporting curriculum development, coordinating deliveries in Klein Hall, and maintaining inventory of media and stock solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years general research experience or equivalent combination.
• Preferred experience includes teaching, managing biology or science lab courses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage undergraduate biology teaching labs, including material preparation and culture maintenance.
• Oversee safety protocols, EHS compliance, and autoclave system maintenance.
• Set up lab equipment and troubleshoot lab procedures and protocols.
• Supervise student workers and graduate teaching assistants; coordinate teaching assistants and curriculum development.
• Maintain inventory and prepare stock solutions for the biology prep room.
• Receive and deliver daily lab and office deliveries within Klein Hall.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Safety protocols

Supervision of student/grad staff

Curriculum support

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Two years general research experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Lab Operations Coordinator. This role manages undergraduate biology teaching labs by ordering and preparing materials, maintaining cultures, overseeing safety and equipment including autoclaves, supporting curriculum development, and supervising student and graduate lab assistants. The coordinator also facilitates delivery logistics and ensures compliance with federal, state, and university policies.

Highlights

• Manage undergraduate biology teaching labs, including material preparation, media, and culture maintenance.
• Oversee safety protocols, EHS compliance, and autoclave system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Set up lab equipment and troubleshoot lab procedures and protocols.
• Supervise student workers and graduate teaching assistants; assist in coordinating teaching assistants and curriculum development.
• Maintain inventory and mix stock solutions in the biology prep room.
• Require extensive experience with standard biological equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, water baths, and knowledge of microbial culture and gel electrophoresis techniques.
• Responsible for receiving and delivering daily lab and office deliveries within Klein Hall.
• Bachelor's degree with two years general research experience or equivalent combination required.
• Preferred experience includes teaching, managing biology or science lab courses, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suite.
• Salary range $55,055 - $59,987, full-time permanent position under Academic Affairs, College of Science.