Lab coordinator, Spelman College, Atlanta GA

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Note:  This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position.

This position is responsible for the maintenance of all physics laboratories so that they are organized, efficient, and suitable for the needs of the curriculum.  The incumbent may teach one or two laboratory sections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Order adequate and sufficient supplies and equipment for the teaching of all    physics laboratories;

Oversee the maintenance and repair of the equipment, including computers; perform minor repairs as needed;

Supervise and approve the use of all physics teaching laboratory spaces;
Assist the instructors of all physics labs to make sure that they have everything that they need to teach effectively and efficiently;

Set up and take down experimental set-ups;

May teach one or two Physics laboratory sections for 1^stand 2^ndyear students;

Maintain files and documents pertaining to the purchase, repairs, warranties, and use of all equipment and supplies in the Physics laboratory;

Advise the department concerning current best practices in lab methods and equipment and their uses in teaching;

Organization of the teaching labs and to oversee cleaning and maintaining of the space itself;

Organize the storage and oversee the security of all Physics laboratory equipment and supplies; maintain a written inventory of equipment and locations;

Implement and inform the department of all safety procedures in the Physics laboratories;

Assist in the oversight of the maintenance and use of the machine and electronic shops in the teaching and research laboratories;

Coordinate work assignments for student assistants. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Our ideal candidate profile will include: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or closely related area, a minimum of two years of previous laboratory work experience, and familiarity with major physics laboratory instruments (i.e.calipers, micrometers, oscilloscope, electrical meters, etc)are required.  Master's degree in Physics or closely related area, experience in teaching introductory physics laboratory, and knowledge of basic machinist skills are preferred. This position also requires up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Laboratory safety measures.  The incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills, electronic skills for maintenance of instrumentation, and able to work under pressure.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with students, faculty/staff and the public. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and interpret documents such as general science journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, faculty, staff, and in one-on-one situations is essential.  Also, the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required, along with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty/staff, and the general public. Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills utilizing data acquisition software packages, Spreadsheet and Word Processing software packages.  Should be familiar with laboratory software utilization and be capable of learning Lotus Notes; and be internet savvy. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE