Physics Lab Coordinator — Part-Time, Benefits

Socket.dev; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the Physics & Astronomy Teaching Laboratories. The role focuses on maintaining experimental apparatus, instrumentation, and safety, ensuring equipment is ready for TA-led sessions.

The position involves troubleshooting, documenting procedures, and contributing to demonstrations with collaboration across the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science field.
• 1–3 years of research laboratory experience.
• Preferred: experience coordinating laboratory activities/operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up lab rooms on time and prepare equipment for TAs and students.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and respond to reports of problems.
• Maintain and document lab equipment, parts, and repairs for continuity.
• Develop and test demonstrations and improve laboratory activities.
• Assist in training graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Skills

Lab equipment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Experimentation

TA support

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Prototyping

Job description

Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the Physics & Astronomy Teaching Laboratories. The role focuses on maintaining experimental apparatus, instrumentation, and safety, ensuring equipment is ready for TA-led sessions.

The position involves troubleshooting, documenting procedures, and contributing to demonstrations with collaboration across the teaching team.