"Lab Coordinator"

Tennessee State University College of Engineering invites applications for the position of Lab Coordinator.

The Lab Coordinator works under the direction of the Department Chair and/or designated faculty/administrative/research and staff in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering. The Department offers PhD in ENCS, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Engineering, and two ABET accredited Engineering Program housed in Torrence Hall.

Responsibilities and activities for this new position will vary based on academic schedules, research and grant activity. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Ensure the security, efficiency and quality control of supplies, materials, records, and equipment in selected laboratories, research and teaching spaces.
• Serving as safety officer during selected hours of lab and experimental activities and functions.
• Assist faculty, guest speakers and volunteer instructors with planning for teaching activities in lab.
• Provides instruction and support to faculty and students as needed requirements, including operational procedures related to the use of selected spaces, equipment, supplies materials, and safety.
• Ensures equipment and material availability based on teaching, research and experimental schedules.
• Works under the direction of and in collaboratively with the Faculty related to operations and functions.
• Provides support, training and supervision to students and scholars related to the operations.
• Maintains effective relationships with program, department, university, vendor, and contractor relationships as appropriate.
• Assistants faculty with selected grant applications and research proposals.
• Assist faculty and staff with research and assessment project implementation and management.

Preferred qualifications include a research graduate degree and relevant experience, applicants with experience in civil and environmental engineering, particularly in environmental equipment (LC/MS, ICP/MS, SEM) practice, administration or research and bachelor's degree in related field are encouraged to apply.