Physics Lab Coordinator & Instructional Equipment Lead

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories and hands-on learning in physics and astronomy. This role manages daily operations of labs, prepares and tests setups, troubleshoots equipment, and assists faculty and GTAs.

The position emphasizes safe lab practices, inventory control, and collaboration with vendors to ensure reliable demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Position requires coordinating undergraduate instructional laboratories and equipment.
• Ability to set up and test physics experiments and demonstrations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of undergraduate instructional laboratories.
• Prepare, test, and stage experimental setups according to the schedule.
• Provide technical support to faculty and GTAs and train GTAs on equipment use.
• Maintain equipment inventories and assist with procurement and repairs.

Skills

Laboratory coordination

Troubleshooting equipment

Data acquisition systems

Electronics basics

Education

Master's degree in physics or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in physics or related field

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Oscilloscopes

Vendor coordination

Job description

The University of Louisville's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator III to support undergraduate instructional laboratories and hands-on learning in physics and astronomy. This role manages daily operations of labs, prepares and tests setups, troubleshoots equipment, and assists faculty and GTAs.

The position emphasizes safe lab practices, inventory control, and collaboration with vendors to ensure reliable demonstrations.