Physics Lab Lead - Undergraduate Experiments & Safety

UC Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor for the Physics instructional labs. You will oversee preparation facilities, supervise staff, and collaborate with faculty to ensure safe, high-quality lab experiences for undergraduates.

Responsibilities include developing and improving experiments, training teaching assistants, maintaining equipment, and managing budgets. The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of lab safety, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics (or related field) is required or preferred.
• Master's degree with lab experience is preferred.
• Experience in developing or modifying undergraduate lab experiments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physics instructional labs and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop/improve lab experiments.
• Train TAs and instructors on lab concepts and safety.
• Maintain and repair physics equipment; ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Manage procurement and inventory for lab supplies.

Skills

Lab supervision

Collaboration with faculty

Safety compliance

Budget awareness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree Physics

Advanced degree (Preferred)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

EH&S procedures

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor for the Physics instructional labs. You will oversee preparation facilities, supervise staff, and collaborate with faculty to ensure safe, high-quality lab experiences for undergraduates.

Responsibilities include developing and improving experiments, training teaching assistants, maintaining equipment, and managing budgets. The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of lab safety, and the ability to