Lab Operations Coordinator — Physics & Astronomy (Part-Time, Benefits)

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Coordinator to support teaching laboratories, ensure equipment readiness, and assist TAs and students with technical issues.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaborative planning for lab activities. A Bachelor's degree in a science field and 1–3 years of lab experience are required, with preference for coordinating laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science field is required.
• 1-3 years of research laboratory experience are expected.
• Preferred: experience coordinating laboratory activities/operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab rooms are set up correctly and on time for each session.
• Prepare, test, organize, and document laboratory equipment for TAs and students.
• Respond promptly to equipment problems and assist TAs with technical issues.
• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment; diagnose systems and parts; keep spare parts stocked.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of laboratory-specific training for TAs and instructors.
• Support faculty use of lecture demonstration equipment and maintain the Robinson demonstration room.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation for equipment and parts.

Skills

Laboratory coordination

Technical troubleshooting

Laboratory maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a science field

Job description

Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Coordinator to support teaching laboratories, ensure equipment readiness, and assist TAs and students with technical issues.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaborative planning for lab activities. A Bachelor's degree in a science field and 1–3 years of lab experience are required, with preference for coordinating laboratory operations.