Laboratory Coordinator

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a candidate to assist in development, operation, and maintenance of civil engineering CEEN instructional and research laboratories. The role centers on managing CEEN laboratories, enforcing safety rules, and supporting the operation and upgrade of lab equipment.

You will assist in student instruction related to CEEN equipment, ensure supplies, and help develop the lab budget and upgrade plans. Some shop support and vehicle operation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM field.
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs or related work.
• Substitution: an Associate’s with four years exp or a Master’s degree may be considered.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
• Ensure safety rules in the laboratory are followed per TAMU-CC policies.
• Assist in installation and initial operation of new CEEN lab equipment.
• Maintain CEEN lab equipment and plan upgrades.
• Assist in instruction of students on CEEN lab equipment.
• Ensure sufficient supplies for CEEN lab equipment.
• Develop and maintain operating budget for CEEN labs.
• Assist in construction of models or materials for CEEN lab equipment.
• Assist in operations of the mechanical engineering shop as needed.
• Safely operate university vehicles and machinery.

Skills

Safety rules

Procedures writing

Documentation

Communication

Office Suite

Milling machine

Lathe

Measuring devices

Laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Two years civil eng lab experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years exp

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

To assist in development, operation, and maintenance of civil engineering (CEEN) instructional and research laboratories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONS: 85%

• Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
• Ensure that safety rules in laboratory are followed in accordance with TAMU-CC policies and procedures.
• Assist in installation and initial operation of new CEEN laboratory equipment.
• Maintain CEEN laboratory equipment and develop a plan for upgrading equipment as necessary.
• Assist in instruction of students on use of CEEN laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that sufficient supplies are available for use of CEEN laboratory equipment.
• Develop and maintain an operating budget for the CEEN laboratories that includes regular supplies and maintenance, equipment repair, and system upgrades.
• Assist in construction of models or other materials necessary for use of CEEN laboratory equipment.

SUPPORT: 10%

• Assist in operations of the mechanical engineering shop as needed.

OTHER: 5%

• Safely operates university vehicles and machinery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM field.
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
• Additional education/experience may be considered as substitution for the minimum requirements:
• Associate’s degree in applicable STEM field and Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience, OR
• Master’s degree in applicable STEM field.
• Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Maintains valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.
• Ability to work with shop machines (milling machine, lathe, etc.)
• Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices.
• Ability to work with large amounts of information and documentation.
• Skill in working with laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to laboratory equipment.
• Ability to write procedures and instructions for use of laboratory equipment.
• Skill in working with people at various educational levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
• Experience working with a wide range of laboratory testing and equipment, including
• Hydraulics and hydrology
• Materials testing, particularly concrete
• Problematic soils (e.g. expansive soils) and other geomaterials such as geosynthetics
• Certifications in concrete and/or asphalt testing

SALARY: Up to $5,000.00 Monthly ($60,000.00 Annual, Approximately)

NOTE

Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.