Laboratory Operations & Teaching Coordinator

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter College Newton Campus seeks a dedicated Laboratory Coordinator to support daily laboratory operations, ensure safety procedures, supervise technicians and student workers, and coordinate procurement and records under the Department Chair.

This full-time on-campus position supports instructional activities, collaborates with faculty and staff, and maintains equipment inventories to sustain high-quality labs across the department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the assigned research area or a Bachelor's degree in the assigned area with two years related experience.
• Preferred: College teaching experience.
• Experience with setting up, maintaining and using various lab equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and communicate with direct supervisors.
• Master's degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the labs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three laboratory courses per semester and coordinate schedules to ensure effective lab operations.
• Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment; recruit, train, and supervise student assistants and lab technicians.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, spaces and storage, ensuring safety standards and coordination with surplus for obsolete equipment.
• Coordinate procurement of supplies and equipment, obtain vendor quotes, secure approvals, and maintain logs and maintenance
• Serve as the primary contact for part-time instructors, providing onboarding, guidance on policies, and ongoing instructional support.

Skills

Instructional coordination

Supervision

Communication

Training

Education

Master's degree in assigned research area

Bachelor's degree in assigned research area and 2 years related experience

Master's degree in Chemistry preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Safety regulations knowledge

Lab software for instruction

Job description

Perimeter College Newton Campus seeks a dedicated Laboratory Coordinator to support daily laboratory operations, ensure safety procedures, supervise technicians and student workers, and coordinate procurement and records under the Department Chair.

This full-time on-campus position supports instructional activities, collaborates with faculty and staff, and maintains equipment inventories to sustain high-quality labs across the department.