Job Title

Laboratory Coordinator

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online quick application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Do not include reference letters at this time. Reference letters for selected applicants may be requested by the search committee later in the selection process; you will be notified before your references are contacted. Review of application materials will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 12, 2023.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20165257S

Job Description

The Russ College of Engineering & Technology’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio University invites applications for the position of Laboratory Coordinator. The Laboratory Coordinator will 1. Design, build and maintain undergraduate instructional lab experiments and facilities and graduate research experiments in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, including necessary purchasing, fabricating specialty parts and writing data acquisition software programs. 2. Instruct undergraduate students in the proper operation of experimental lab equipment. 3. Serve as the departmental safety coordinator, ensure safety procedures are implemented and followed, including regular inspection of safety equipment. Observe and enforce safe student practices in all departmental laboratories. 4. Audit and dispose of department inventory assets for all departmental locations according to university policy. Specific responsibilities will include:
1 a. Maintain undergraduate laboratories to ensure that equipment functions correctly and to ensure overall student safety; b. Design, build, calibrate instructional lab experiments, including writing data acquisition software programs in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department; c. Directly interact with students/faculty on operation of instructional lab equipment; d. Apply knowledge of equipment troubleshooting/wiring, plumbing, machining, data acquisition programs, etc. to help undergraduate and graduate students design, specify, and assemble specialty equipment for research and for engineering design competitions; e. Reads and stays up to date on current technology for engineering equipment upgrades.
2. a. Serve as the departmental Safety Coordinator; and assist with Russ College of Engineering & Technology Safety Committee; b. Ensures safety procedures are implemented and followed, including regular inspection of safety equipment; c. Update SDS and other safety-related documentation in instructional labs; d. Monitor safe student practices in labs.
3. a. Provide additional technical services on an as-needed basis for departmental centers and institutes (time direct charged); b. Performs departmental and research center computer software updates and repairs; c. Assists on interdepartmental equipment repairs. d. Advises planning and leads implementation of changes for more effective and safe use of instructional and research space; e. Liaises with Facilities Management for maintenance and specialty projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree or vocational or technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering Technology or related field, At least three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Technology or related field.

Department

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Pay Rate

Competitive salary. Commensurate with experience and credentials

Job Open Date

04/11/2023

Posting Close Date

May 12, 2023

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Months

12 month

Planning Unit

Russ College of Engineering & Technology

Work Schedule

M-F, 8-5.

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40

Expected duration of assignment

Ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Dr. Darin Ridgway, Chair, ridgway@ohio.edu

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Research & Labs-Lab Management

Career Track & Level

IC 2

Pay Grade

CA&P|15|