Laboratory Coordinator at Adelphi University

Laboratory Coordinator

Physics

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates all laboratories in the Physics department. Supervise, organize, and participate in the teaching laboratories. This will include performing a variety of technical tasks related to physics laboratory operations including the procurement, testing, and maintenance of scientific equipment, and inventorying and purchasing equipment and supplies to facilitate teaching and research objectives. Furthermore, the laboratory coordinator will be aware of the content of these courses on a weekly basis, will be actively involved in organizing equipment, and will troubleshoot laboratory activities. The laboratory coordinator will also facilitate student involvement in the research laboratories and perform appropriate duties at the request of the faculty PI.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $56,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Scientific equipment assembly, calibration, and maintenance, including software.

2. Laboratory setup.

3. Supervision of student assistants.

4. Assist faculty in setup for in class demonstrations.

5. Designing and developing new experiments and demonstrations.

6. Regularly organizes all laboratory spaces within the department.

7. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

1. Advanced computer-based laboratory data acquisition and analysis skills.

2. Experience in handling physics laboratory equipment.

3. Physics and integrated circuits-based laboratory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to setup and test the experimental arrangements.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in physics or a closely related field is required.

2. Master’s degree in physics is preferred.

3. Instrumentation or related engineering discipline, plus laboratory experience.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.