What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Coordinator for Lab Facilities position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Position Number
002857
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
MH17
Classification Title
Research Operations Manager - Contributing
Working Title
Site Coordinator for Lab Facilities
Salary Range
$55,055 - $59,987
Anticipate Hiring Range
$55,055 - $59,987
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
College of Science (Col)
Work Unit
Physics and Optical Science
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position
- Serve as site coordinator for Physics Undergraduate Laboratory Facilities, supporting the overall operation of instructional lab spaces.
- Assist with the setup, delivery, and teaching of undergraduate physics laboratory sessions, including serving as a backup TA and covering for absent instructors when needed.
- Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and inventory management to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Develop and revise laboratory manuals, experiments, and demonstrations in collaboration with faculty and instructors, aligned with current educational research, pedagogy, and guidelines.
- Train, schedule, and supervise teaching assistants, and provide ongoing instructional support to students.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and coordinate the resolution of building and research laboratory issues with relevant staff.
- Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of building and laboratory issues related to Physics operations through effective communication with appropriate staff and departments.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and assist in addressing safety-related concerns within research and teaching spaces.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Physics researchers regarding building, laboratory, and operational issues.
- Receive, organize, and notify Physics staff of incoming deliveries and shipments within the building.
- Support research operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support of research and core laboratory equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties
- Assist with the setup, delivery, and teaching of undergraduate physics laboratory sessions, including serving as a backup TA and covering for absent instructors when needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Physics researchers regarding building, laboratory, and operational issues.
- Train, schedule, and supervise teaching assistants, and provide ongoing instructional support to students.
- Develop and revise laboratory manuals, experiments, and demonstrations in collaboration with faculty and instructors, aligned with current educational research, pedagogy, and guidelines.
- Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and inventory management to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Receive, organize, and notify Physics staff of incoming deliveries and shipments within the building.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Experience teaching undergraduate physics or astronomy labs.
- Experience supervising or training teaching assistants.
- Familiarity with physics education practices and laboratory course development.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location
Science Building
Posting date
06/26/2026
Closing date
07/05/2026
Proposed Hire Date
08/10/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your
- application when completing the job duties section.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Salary : $55,055 - $59,987