Job Title:

 Academic Laboratory Coordinator

 Stark Campus - North Canton, OH

Salary:

$15.75 - $19.83 

Basic Function:

To coordinate and oversee the daily operations of a laboratory facility. Reports to designated Supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Issue materials and equipment.

Maintain appropriate laboratory supplies.

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Provide instruction to students on proper laboratory procedures and methods.

Maintain records and files.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis throughout the year.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; two years of related experience.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

40 hours per week with the occasional coverage of evening labs.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.