Laboratory Coordinator

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University is seeking a qualified candidate to provide specialized technical and operational support for instructional laboratories. Responsibilities include managing laboratory preparations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and two years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will be organized and skilled in communication, capable of maintaining laboratory operations and inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Two years of technical or administrative experience in laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical support for instructional laboratories.
• Manage chemical inventory and coordinate procurement.
• Implement laboratory safety and compliance procedures.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Chemical handling

Safety protocols

Communication

Inventory systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in chemistry

Job description

Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, seeking to serve a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service‑learning activities. American Chemical Society (ACS) accredited, the Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with concentrations in general chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, pre‑health, pre‑pharmacy, or chemical entrepreneurship, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Manufacturing. The Department offers a minor program in Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science. The Department has more than sixty enrolled undergraduate students and fourteen (14) tenured, tenure‑track, or lecturer faculty members. The Mission of the Department is to provide our students with an excellent education in the physical sciences through coursework in our major concentrations and minor programs, research, and service. The Department serves the needs of our students by providing hands‑on, engaging experience with faculty and other students, reducing financial barriers, and serving the needs of our nontraditional and military students. Our scholarly activities advance the fields of the physical sciences and provide students with training on safe laboratory practices, professional ethics, and effective communication which prepares them for careers in workforce, graduate school, or other professional schools. The Department serves the University through our core service courses and innovative collaborative efforts, and we serve the community through our Planetarium and other outreach activities.

Primary Purpose of the Position

This position provides specialized technical and operational support for instructional laboratories. Responsibilities include laboratory preparation, chemical inventory management, procurement coordination, and implementation of laboratory safety and compliance procedures. The role ensures a safe, organized, and fully equipped laboratory environment to support faculty instruction and student learning.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Two years of technical or administrative experience in laboratory operations. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge: Laboratory procedures, chemical handling, and safety protocols OSHA laboratory standards and chemical hygiene practices Inventory and procurement processes.

Skills: Organization and coordination of multiple lab activities. Communication with faculty, staff, and vendors. Use of inventory systems and standard software tools.

Abilities: Implement established procedures and safety requirements. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Work independently in a structured laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely-related field.
• Master’s degree in chemistry.
• Five years of laboratory management experience.
• Experience in academic laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and budget management.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Documents Continued
• Other Documents Continued.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.