Teaching Lab Operations Coordinator

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, MA seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician to support teaching laboratories, equipment maintenance, and TA preparation. You will ensure lab rooms are prepared, assist TAs with technical issues, and help document maintenance and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree and 1–3 years of lab experience, with preferred experience coordinating lab activities. This role offers benefits eligibility and a paid pay range.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab rooms are set up correctly and on time.
• Prepare, test, organize, and document laboratory equipment for TAs and students.
• Respond promptly to equipment problems and assist TAs with technical issues.
• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment and identify recurring issues.
• Construct, modify, prototype, and test apparatus and demonstrations.
• Coordinate lab-specific TA training and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Training support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a science field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, MA seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician to support teaching laboratories, equipment maintenance, and TA preparation. You will ensure lab rooms are prepared, assist TAs with technical issues, and help document maintenance and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree and 1–3 years of lab experience, with preferred experience coordinating lab activities. This role offers benefits eligibility and a paid pay range.