Laboratory Safety & Equipment Coordinator

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University is seeking a Lab Safety Coordinator within the College of Engineering. The role focuses on maintaining safe lab environments, coordinating safety programs, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in instructional and research activities.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with vendors and contractors to maintain labs for 37.5 hours per week on the Main Campus.

Qualifications

• BS degree plus 3 years working experience in related area.
• Graduate degree preferred (PhD) in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain safe and effective laboratory environments in the College of Engineering.
• Coordinate laboratory safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain instructional and research equipment and prepare laboratories for academic activities.
• Assist with laboratory-based instruction and support faculty and students in lab activities.
• Ensure equipment and material availability based on teaching, research and experimental schedules.

Skills

Lab safety

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (PhD preferred)

Tools

LC/MS

ICP/MS

SEM

Job description

Tennessee State University is seeking a Lab Safety Coordinator within the College of Engineering. The role focuses on maintaining safe lab environments, coordinating safety programs, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in instructional and research activities.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with vendors and contractors to maintain labs for 37.5 hours per week on the Main Campus.