Physics & Astronomy Lab Coordinator III

University of Louisville; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville’s Physics and Astronomy Department on Belknap Campus invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories and hands-on learning in physics and astronomy. This role ensures that lab resources are available and functioning for faculty, GTAs, and students.

The position manages day-to-day operations, prepares experiments, provides technical assistance, conducts repairs and calibration, and coordinates purchases while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in physics or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience supporting undergraduate physics instructional laboratories.
• Setting up and testing physics experiments and lecture demonstrations.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing scientific equipment.
• Working with basic electronics, computer interfacing, and data-acquisition systems.
• Evaluating and procuring scientific equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of undergraduate instructional laboratories.
• Prepare, test, and stage experimental setups and equipment according to the instructional schedule.
• Provide technical support for laboratory instruction and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform routine repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration.
• Orient and train GTAs in the use of laboratory equipment and setups.
• Develop, test, and implement new laboratory experiments and evaluate equipment.
• Coordinate approved purchases and work with vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain departmental equipment inventories and ensure safe laboratory operations.

Skills

Experiment Setup

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Data Acquisition

Lab Equipment Procurement

Lab Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 4 yrs related experience

Master’s degree in physics or related field

Job description

The University of Louisville’s Physics and Astronomy Department on Belknap Campus invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories and hands-on learning in physics and astronomy. This role ensures that lab resources are available and functioning for faculty, GTAs, and students.

The position manages day-to-day operations, prepares experiments, provides technical assistance, conducts repairs and calibration, and coordinates purchases while