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Technical Laboratory Coordinator (EIC)Agency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
School of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Technical Laboratory Coordinator coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of the EnMed Innovation Center (EIC) prototyping lab and ensures adherence to all Texas A&M lab standards and practices.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Location: This fulltime position is located in Houston TX and may require flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends on rare occasions.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in any STEM field
Three years of related experience in laboratory operations
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher
Some professional experience in a higher education setting
Laboratory teaching assistance or educational laboratory experience
Experience with prototyping maker spaces and/or 3D printing
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding
Ability to interact and communicate with students from different technical backgrounds
Strong organizational ability needed to maintain records across multiple disciplines
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with subject material outside of immediate expertise
Knowledge of standard teaching laboratory equipment
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and presentation applications
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental standards and requirements
Knowledge of document management and/or workflow automation applications
Responsibilities
Operations: Coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of a laboratory. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for laboratory workflows. Develop procedures for the safe use of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Ensure proper storage handling and inventory of laboratory supplies equipment and waste.
Administration: Maintain the laboratory calendar of events and coordinate event scheduling in the lab. Oversee document management/workflow automation software related to laboratory processes. Assist in procurement of lab equipment and supplies.
Supervision: Ensure all students have appropriate safety training for various laboratory spaces and equipment. Supervise laboratory staff and students in the handling and preparation of laboratory materials.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time