Laboratory Coordinator

About the role

Perimeter College Newton Campus: These are exciting times at the Perimeter College Newton Campus. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. Department: Life and Earth Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations and instructional activities with an on‑campus presence of 40 hours per week.
• Implement and enforce all laboratory safety procedures; supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory technicians and student workers.
• Procure materials, supplies, and equipment; maintain equipment inventories; obtain vendor quotations; update purchasing and ordering logs; maintain departmental records as requested by the Department Chair.
• Ensure laboratories are properly prepared for classes and may contribute to course design, development, and implementation as needed.
• Collaborate regularly with faculty, staff, and students to meet departmental operational needs.
• Teach up to three laboratory courses per semester; provide instructional coverage during faculty absences; collaborate with faculty course coordinators to develop, coordinate, and maintain laboratory schedules.
• Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment; develop and maintain laboratory procedures manuals; recruit, train, and supervise student assistants and technicians; collaborate with other Laboratory Coordinators to promote consistency across campuses.
• Maintain laboratory facilities (spaces, storage/preparation rooms) to ensure cleanliness, organization, proper equipment, and compliance with safety standards; oversee storage and organization of materials; coordinate transfer of obsolete/unused equipment to University Surplus.
• Coordinate procurement of supplies: place orders, obtain vendor quotations, secure purchase approvals, maintain procurement documentation and P‑Card logs, oversee preventive maintenance, report equipment failures and resolutions to the Department Chair.
• Serve as primary point of contact for part‑time laboratory instructors: provide guidance on policies, protocols, and course content; coordinate onboarding and training; communicate expectations; offer ongoing instructional and operational support.

Requirements

Master's degree in the assigned research area; or Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Qualifications

• College teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with setting up, maintaining, and using various lab equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and effectively communicate with direct supervisors.
• Master's degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the labs, safe use thereof; safety regulations, procedures & practices; current software needed for instruction.
• Ability to lift or move equipment in the lab.
• Collegiate biology teaching experience.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot problems and communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Knowledge of laboratory tools, equipment, safe usage, safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Proficiency with current instructional software.
• Ability to lift or move laboratory equipment.
• Experience setting up, maintaining, and using various lab equipment.
• College and collegiate biology teaching experience.

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Pay

Salary: $47,500 - $56,900

Schedule

Shift: 8: