May 22, 2026
Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator
- Ohio University
- Athens, OH 45701, USA
Job Description
Business Title
Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include detailed cover letter, resume, and list of references. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; For full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016367T
Department Summary
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator uses scientific and engineering knowledge to perform a variety of research and operations activities. The Coordinator designs, constructs, upgrades and maintains experimental systems and experiences used in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) labs and classes. This position develops new lab experiences for existing courses to implement best practices, and provides both formal and informal instruction to individual students, lab teams and engineering research teams. Responsibilities could include creating course material, grading student work, and managing undergraduate and graduate lab assistants. The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator also serves as the safety officer responsible for lab safety compliance for the department.
Representative Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to the following: Contributes to research-specific laboratory experiments, partners with investigators and research staff on testing procedures, performs quantitative and/or qualitative analysis as required. Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Assists with developing, monitoring, and reconciling operational lab budgets. Provides instruction to students, faculty, and staff on safe laboratory procedures. Maintains, designs, and constructs laboratory equipment for engineering instructional laboratories, including pilot-scale process equipment and analytical equipment.
Position Profile
Contributes to research-specific laboratory experiments, partners with investigators and research staff on testing procedures, performs quantitative and/or qualitative analysis as required. Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Assists with developing, monitoring, and reconciling operational lab budgets. Provides instruction to students, faculty, and staff on safe laboratory procedures. Maintains laboratory equipment.
Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.
Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
Department
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
16
Pay Range
$44,592.00-$74,196.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Research & Labs
Job Sub Family
Lab Management
Job Level
IC3
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Posting End Date: 06/03/2026
Planning Unit: Russ College of Engineering & Technology
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5; other days as requested.
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Darin Ridgway, Phd, Department Chair, ridgway@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include detailed cover letter, resume, and list of references. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; For full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016367T
Department Summary
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator uses scientific and engineering knowledge to perform a variety of research and operations activities. The Coordinator designs, constructs, upgrades and maintains experimental systems and experiences used in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) labs and classes. This position develops new lab experiences for existing courses to implement best practices, and provides both formal and informal instruction to individual students, lab teams and engineering research teams. Responsibilities could include creating course material, grading student work, and managing undergraduate and graduate lab assistants. The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory & Student Experience Coordinator also serves as the safety officer responsible for lab safety compliance for the department.
Representative Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to the following: Contributes to research-specific laboratory experiments, partners with investigators and research staff on testing procedures, performs quantitative and/or qualitative analysis as required. Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Assists with developing, monitoring, and reconciling operational lab budgets. Provides instruction to students, faculty, and staff on safe laboratory procedures. Maintains, designs, and constructs laboratory equipment for engineering instructional laboratories, including pilot-scale process equipment and analytical equipment.
Position Profile
Contributes to research-specific laboratory experiments, partners with investigators and research staff on testing procedures, performs quantitative and/or qualitative analysis as required. Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures. Assists with developing, monitoring, and reconciling operational lab budgets. Provides instruction to students, faculty, and staff on safe laboratory procedures. Maintains laboratory equipment.
Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.
Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
Department
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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Pay Grade16
Pay Range
$44,592.00-$74,196.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job Family
Research & Labs
Job Sub Family
Lab Management
Job Level
IC3
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Posting End Date: 06/03/2026
Planning Unit: Russ College of Engineering & Technology
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5; other days as requested.
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Darin Ridgway, Phd, Department Chair, ridgway@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
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