Laboratory Coordinator I-II

Job Title

Laboratory Coordinator I-II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Laboratory Coordinator for ETID will be assigned to work with the ESET and MXET Program and its respective faculty. The Lab Coordinator, under direction from Lab Manager, is responsible for lab safety across the Department, focusing on ESET and MXET, as well as lab preparation and development to include equipment preparation and maintenance, maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, oversight of the Product Innovation Cellar (PIC) and 3D Printer Room, and performing other related activities as needed to ensure successful completion of departmental program missions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure laboratory safety across the ETID department.
• Maintains and prepares lab equipment.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in support of the PIC and 3D Printer Room.
• Assists in the maintenance of machine shop equipment, including repair and modernization of equipment such as 3D Printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines
• Provide oversight of student use of 3D printers, soldering, and use of machine shop equipment.
• Assign tasks to student workers while monitoring their performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications*

We are recruiting for a Laboratory Coordinator I and a Laboratory Coordinator II position.

Minimum qualifications for a Laboratory Coordinator I:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and one full year of Laboratory Coordinator related experience
  
  

Minimum qualifications for a Laboratory Coordinator II:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and two (2) full years of Laboratory Coordinator related experience
  
  

The well-qualified candidates would possess the following:

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate power tools and machinery, and to lift and carry items weighing 65 pounds or more
• Compensation and classification is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.
  
  

About Engineering Technology And Industrial Distribution

The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University ranks among the top Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution programs in the country, and is a part of the Top 10 ranked Texas A&M University College of Engineering. "Engineering Technology" is the profession in which knowledge of the applied mathematical and natural sciences gained by higher education, practical experience, and competence developed in a specific field is devoted to application of engineering principles and the implementation of technological advances for the benefit of humanity. "Industrial Distribution" applies mathematics, science, engineering technology, business, data processing, communications, quality, and Supply Chain Management to the wholesaling and distribution of technological products.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance Educational Assistance Programs | Texas A&M University Engineering
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.