Laboratory Coordinator

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: Civil Const and Env Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of a science or research lab(s).

Additional Department Summary: This position will work under the direction of Dr. Mark Elliott and will be involved with his research activities in water and wastewater quality and treatment, including both laboratory-based and field-based investigations.

Oversees all equipment and maintenance in the labs of Dr. Mark Elliott and environmental engineering teaching labs, including current College of Engineering lab safety inspections and reporting. Schedules service calls for instruments under service contracts. Performs regular maintenance on other analytical tools in assigned areas. Coordinates implementation of safety protocols, hazard mitigation strategies, and continuity of teaching and research with graduate and undergraduate students. Trains teaching assistants and faculty on current standard operating procedures of equipment, instrumentation, and experimental protocols. Updates lab safety, training and documentation in hardcopy and online. Identifies job hazards and maintains safe operating conditions in the lab. Interfaces with facilities to secure proper operation of utilities such as steam, DI water, compressed dry air, and hot water. Supports sponsored research activities, courses, and lab tours as needed. Serves as a technical resource within the College of Engineering to work with various faculty, staff, students, and research centers in the chemical, biological, and environmental areas.

Both laboratory and field activities include supervising the activities of student researchers. Field work is primarily in the Black Belt counties of rural Alabama.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree and four (4) years of laboratory experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of laboratory experience; OR master's degree and some laboratory experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Undergraduate or graduate experience in the engineering/science subject area of the laboratory may be considered as experience, including internships and co-op participation.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite). Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to take the initiative and ownership of responsibilities. Strong organizational skills and a problem-solving mindset. Ability to work well independently and within a team environment. Working knowledge of multiple editing platforms and software packages. Knowledge of basic programming, networking, or system skills. Ability and willingness to independently learn new systems and evolve with technological advances.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with environmental, biological and chemical lab procedures and equipment, hardware, software, operation, maintenance, and/or supplies.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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