Physics Lab Coordinator: Undergraduate Instruction & Setup

NCSL International; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The coordinator manages daily operation of labs, prepares and tests experimental setups, troubleshoots equipment, performs calibration, and helps train GTAs in lab use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting undergraduate physics instructional laboratories.
• Setting up and testing physics experiments and lecture demonstrations.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing scientific equipment.
• Working with electronics, data-acquisition systems, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Evaluating and procuring scientific equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of undergraduate instructional laboratories.
• Prepare, test, and stage experimental setups according to the instructional schedule.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate equipment; perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty and GTAs and help train GTAs.
• Develop and test new laboratory experiments; coordinate equipment purchases with vendors.
• Maintain inventories, manage equipment relocations, and promote safe operations.

Skills

Lab equipment setup

Troubleshooting electronics

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory instrumentation

Procurement and vendor management

Education

Master's degree in physics or closely related field

High School Diploma/GED with 4 yrs related experience

Job description

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

The coordinator manages daily operation of labs, prepares and tests experimental setups, troubleshoots equipment, performs calibration, and helps train GTAs in lab use.