Laboratory Operations Lead — Teaching Labs

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of San Mateo, part of the San Mateo County Community College District, seeks a Lab Coordinator for Physics/Geology to organize and maintain laboratory operations and safety for courses and demonstrations.

The role involves leading lab staff and student assistants, managing inventories, coordinating equipment usage, and assisting faculty with purchases and safety training. A Bachelor's degree in the discipline and relevant laboratory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience with laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of applicable safety policies and procedures
• Experience organizing and maintaining online and manual records and reports
• Experience directing the work of others

Responsibilities

• Sets up, schedules, and coordinates use of laboratory and demonstration equipment for various courses
• Ensures laboratory environment is in compliance with safety procedures and State and Federal regulations
• Prepares and maintains advanced lab equipment and materials specific to discipline/course syllabus
• Creates and maintains an inventory of lab supplies using a computer database and restocks supplies as needed
• Recommends and assists faculty in the purchase of new equipment as needed; researches vendors, pricing, delivery timelines, and selects vendors as appropriate; orders new equipment, supplies, and materials as needed
• Communicates with department faculty regarding scheduling labs and the use of equipment and supplies
• Supervises student assistants as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory safety procedures

Laboratory operations

Data entry/records management

Team leadership

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science

Tools

Inventory software

MS Excel

Job description

The College of San Mateo, part of the San Mateo County Community College District, seeks a Lab Coordinator for Physics/Geology to organize and maintain laboratory operations and safety for courses and demonstrations.

The role involves leading lab staff and student assistants, managing inventories, coordinating equipment usage, and assisting faculty with purchases and safety training. A Bachelor's degree in the discipline and relevant laboratory experience are required.