Lab Coordinator I, II, or III

About the Role

The Laboratory Coordinator, under general supervision, supplies, maintains, and organizes laboratory equipment. Prepares materials and trains teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for Lab Coordinator I, II, and III levels with the following responsibilities:

Lab Coordinator I

• Oversees daily lab operations and student worker staffing.
• Handles lab administrative needs under general supervision.
• Manages lab budget, ordering, maintenance, and organization under general supervision.
• Applies standard engineering/scientific techniques to support academic labs.
• Works closely with leadership/team, focusing on skill development.
• Supports instructional needs of the labs, including safety, equipment, and labs as needed.
• Assists in additive and subtractive manufacturing, welding, and other project support.
• Collaborates explicitly with the team.

Lab Coordinator II

• Oversees lab daily operations, student worker staffing, and potentially full-time staff.
• Responsible for lab administrative needs; collaborates with leadership.
• Manages lab budget, ordering, maintenance, and equipment organization; collaborates with leadership.
• Applies standard engineering/scientific techniques to support academic labs.
• Supports instructional needs of the labs, including safety, equipment, and labs as needed.
• Assists in additive and subtractive manufacturing, welding, and other project support.
• Coordinates with leadership and team, emphasizing strengths and group expertise.
• Distinguished by greater independence and staff management.

Lab Coordinator III

• Oversees lab daily operations, full-time and student worker staffing, and all administrative duties.
• Leads lab budget, ordering, maintenance, and equipment organization independently.
• Applies standard engineering/scientific techniques to support academic labs.
• Supports instructional needs of the labs, including safety, equipment, and labs as needed.
• Assists in additive and subtractive manufacturing, welding, and other project support.
• Works more independently; consults with leadership when needed.
• Responsible for all facets of lab management with a specialized focus complementing team expertise.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications for each level:

Lab Coordinator I

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lab Coordinator II

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lab Coordinator III

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements

• May be required to work evenings and some weekends as needed.
• Must comply with lab safety PPE requirements.
• Periodic travel to TAMU main campus as needed.

About Texas A&M Engineering

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation, and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development, and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia, and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

About Zachry Common Labs

The Zachry Common Labs support more than 60 College of Engineering undergraduate academic lab courses across multiple departments. The labs span three floors and provide engineering students with access to state-of-the-art equipment for a hands-on experience. Students also benefit from lab and equipment safety standards, personal protective equipment trainings, consultations with professional staff, and testing opportunities for senior design and capstone teams. The Zachry Common Labs service center infrastructure allows faculty to access testing equipment to assist in their research.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) 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.
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Location

McAllen, Texas