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Department:FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources
The Laboratory Operations Coordinator oversees the administrative and operational functions of the Soil Water and Environmental Lab (SWEL). This role is responsible for ensuring efficient laboratory workflow, managing inventory and procurement processes, maintaining equipment schedules, and supporting faculty, staff, and research activities through effective coordination and system management.
Essential Duties
This position operates with general guidance on routine work while exercising independence in daily responsibilities. More detailed instruction is provided for new or complex projects.
Required Qualifications
This job profile is a Laboratory Research Operations Analyst 1 (S1 level) on the career roadmap.
The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Position is fulltime, regular role (no end date) and OSU benefits.
The full benefits can be viewed at the link below and inputting the information specific to the position. (i.e. staff, 100% FTE, & regular)
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Location:Kottman Hall (0340)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources
The Laboratory Operations Coordinator oversees the administrative and operational functions of the Soil Water and Environmental Lab (SWEL). This role is responsible for ensuring efficient laboratory workflow, managing inventory and procurement processes, maintaining equipment schedules, and supporting faculty, staff, and research activities through effective coordination and system management.
Essential Duties
- Manage administrative operations of the SWEL laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow using established systems
- Oversee inventory control, including tracking, stocking, and ordering laboratory supplies
- Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules and arrange for repairs as needed
- Develop and maintain written procedures for laboratory operations, inventory systems, and equipment management
- Work collaboratively with multiple faculty members to support research and operational needs
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (HR, faculty, staff, students) and external vendors and service providers
- Interface with internal and external research groups utilizing SWEL services
- Evaluate and improve existing operational systems; develop and implement new or modified processes to enhance efficiency, capacity, and service delivery
- Support laboratory compliance and operational continuity through accurate documentation and process management
This position operates with general guidance on routine work while exercising independence in daily responsibilities. More detailed instruction is provided for new or complex projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in administrative, laboratory, or operations support roles
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- Columbus Campus – Kottman Hall
This job profile is a Laboratory Research Operations Analyst 1 (S1 level) on the career roadmap.
The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Position is fulltime, regular role (no end date) and OSU benefits.
The full benefits can be viewed at the link below and inputting the information specific to the position. (i.e. staff, 100% FTE, & regular)
https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eligibility
Location:Kottman Hall (0340)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.