Laboratory Coordinator III - Physics and Astronomy

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories in physics and astronomy at Belknap Campus. You will ensure equipment is available and functioning, provide technical assistance to faculty and GTAs, and help train GTAs on lab setups and demonstrations.

The role involves preparing and testing experiments, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating inventory, procurement, and safety practices for a productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or related field is preferred.
• Experience supporting undergraduate physics instructional laboratories is preferred.
• Setting up and testing physics experiments and demonstrations is required.
• Experience with data-acquisition systems and basic electronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of undergraduate instructional laboratories.
• Prepare, test, and stage experimental setups and equipment per schedule.
• Provide technical support for laboratory instruction and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment; identify replacement components as needed.
• Assist faculty and GTAs; orient and train GTAs in lab equipment use.
• Develop, test, and implement new laboratory experiments; evaluate equipment.
• Coordinate equipment inventories, relocations, and surplus processes; maintain records.

Skills

Laboratory coordination

Troubleshooting

Electronics basics

Data acquisition systems

Vendor coordination

Training GTAs

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 4 yrs related experience

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Computer interfacing

Procurement processes

Job description

Department:PhysicsLocation:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109353Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma/GED with 4 yrs of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)Position Description:The University of Louisville Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories and hands-on learning experiences in physics and astronomy. This position plays an important role in ensuring that laboratory and demonstration resources are available and functioning effectively for faculty, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), and students.The Laboratory Coordinator manages the day-to-day operation of undergraduate instructional laboratories, including preparing, testing, and staging experimental setups and equipment according to the instructional schedule. The position provides technical support for laboratory instruction by troubleshooting experimental setups and equipment, performing routine repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration, and identifying or providing replacement equipment and components as needed. The Laboratory Coordinator also provides technical assistance to faculty and GTAs and helps orient and train GTAs in the use of laboratory equipment and experimental setups.Working collaboratively with faculty, the Laboratory Coordinator assists with the development, testing, and implementation of new laboratory experiments and evaluates new instructional laboratory equipment. The position researches scientific equipment and replacement components, obtains specifications and cost estimates, coordinates approved purchases, and works with vendors to resolve equipment issues.The position also supports the department’s classroom instruction by organizing, preparing, testing, maintaining, and repairing lecture-demonstration equipment and assisting faculty with demonstrations as needed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining departmental equipment inventories, coordinating equipment relocations and surplus processes, maintaining appropriate technical documentation and records, and promoting safe laboratory operations.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in physics or a closely related fieldExperience supporting or managing undergraduate physics instructional laboratoriesSetting up and testing physics experiments and lecture demonstrationsTroubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing scientific equipmentWorking with basic electronics, computer interfacing, data-acquisition systems, and laboratory instrumentationEvaluating and procuring scientific equipment and suppliesTarget Compensation Maximum:Target Compensation Minimum:Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].