Laboratory Coordinator

Honda Research Institute USA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Research Institute USA in Columbus, OH seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to manage daily operations of a multidisciplinary materials science lab, ensuring safe and well-organized spaces, equipment, chemicals, and records to support research activities.

This operational role emphasizes SOP maintenance, inventory control, safety compliance, and collaboration with researchers and staff to keep the lab safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices, chemical handling, and lab operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and lab records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with researchers, students, staff, and EH&S personnel.
• No prior lab management experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventories of chemicals, consumables, lab supplies, and research materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, receiving, labeling, and storage of lab materials.
• Maintain chemical inventories and ensure accurate records in inventory systems.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate routine replenishment to minimize disruptions.
• Track equipment maintenance, service records, and calibration requirements.
• Implement and enforce lab safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Coordinate safety training and maintain training records.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as primary contact for safety audits and compliance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal коммуника

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Laboratory Coordinator - Honda Research Institute USA

The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary materials science laboratory. This position ensures that laboratory spaces, equipment, chemicals, and documentation are managed effectively to support safe and efficient research activities. The role is operational rather than research-focused and requires strong organizational skills, technical knowledge of laboratory practices, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and well-managed laboratory environment.

Columbus, OH

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Inventory Management

• Manage inventories of chemicals, consumables, laboratory supplies, and research materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, receiving, labeling, and storage of laboratory materials.
• Maintain chemical inventories and ensure accurate records in inventory management systems.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate routine replenishment to minimize disruptions.
• Track equipment maintenance schedules, service records, and calibration requirements.

Laboratory Safety and Compliance

• Implement and enforce laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage chemical hygiene, hazardous waste handling, and laboratory inspections.
• Coordinate safety training and maintain required training records.
• Investigate laboratory incidents and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory safety audits and compliance activities.

Laboratory Organization and Space Management

• Organize laboratory workspaces to support efficient operation and safe workflows.
• Oversee equipment placement, storage systems, and shared laboratory resources.
• Coordinate installation, relocation, and decommissioning of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratories remain clean, organized, and ready for daily operation.
• Develop systems for equipment reservations, shared resources, and laboratory access.

Standard Operating Procedures and Documentation

• Develop, maintain, and update laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and equipment operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory manuals, safety documentation, and regulatory records.
• Ensure documentation reflects current laboratory practices and equipment configurations.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and documentation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices, chemical handling, and materials science laboratory operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and laboratory records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with researchers, students, technical staff, and environmental health and safety personnel.
• No prior laboratory management experience is required; training will be provided for the right candidate.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working in a research, university, or industrial laboratory.
• Familiarity with materials characterization equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of OSHA laboratory standards, chemical hygiene practices, hazardous waste management, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Experience with laboratory inventory management systems or equipment maintenance tracking.
• OSHA laboratory safety training or other applicable laboratory safety certifications.

Desired Start Date October 2026

Contract Duration 2 years

Position Keywords Lab orginization, SOP generation, safety, chemicals

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