Materials Science Lab Operations Coordinator

Gokenamericallc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken seeks a Materials Science Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operation of a multidisciplinary lab in Columbus, OH. The role ensures safe, well-organized spaces, proper handling of chemicals, and up-to-date SOPs to support research activities.

The successful candidate will manage inventories, coordinate purchasing, enforce safety policies, and ensure regulatory compliance, while collaborating with researchers and EHS personnel. Training is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices, chemical handling, and materials science laboratory operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and laboratory records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with researchers, students, technical staff, and environmental health and safety personnel.
• No prior laboratory management experience is required; training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventories of chemicals, consumables, laboratory supplies, and research materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, receiving, labeling, and storage of laboratory materials.
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage chemical hygiene, hazardous waste handling, and laboratory inspections.
• Organize laboratory workspaces to support efficient operation and safe workflows.
• Oversee equipment placement, storage systems, and shared laboratory resources.
• Develop, maintain, and update laboratory SOPs.
• Prepare risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and equipment operating procedures.

Skills

Laboratory practices

Chemical handling

Materials science lab operations

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related

Tools

Materials characterization equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory safety certifications

Job description

Goken seeks a Materials Science Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operation of a multidisciplinary lab in Columbus, OH. The role ensures safe, well-organized spaces, proper handling of chemicals, and up-to-date SOPs to support research activities.

The successful candidate will manage inventories, coordinate purchasing, enforce safety policies, and ensure regulatory compliance, while collaborating with researchers and EHS personnel. Training is provided for the right candidate.