Laboratory Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Laboratory Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUE AA - Sciences (Billy Fontenot (00000861))

Work Location:

0001 Eunice Science-Classroom

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Laboratory Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing both operation and inventory of academic laboratories in the Division of Arts & Sciences.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies

Disburses equipment and supplies to faculty and students

Dispenses chemicals according to government safety regulations

Prepares bid lists for filling inventory requirements

30% Assists faculty in development of class presentations requiring laboratory items.

Surpluses or scraps items per inventory and property management guidelines

Disposes of chemical waste following appropriate regulations

Maintains safety data sheet library

Maintains collections

20% Meets with sales representatives of vendors offering laboratory equipment and supplies

Makes minor repairs on equipment and refers major repairs to vendor technicians

Updates laboratory procedure manuals as needed

Oversees student laboratory assistants

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates of Science or Certificate in a science or related field

Two years specialized training in applied science or a relate field

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors of Science

Two years specialized training in applied science or a related field.

Job Competencies:

Knowledge of general laboratory procedures- Advanced

Knowledge of scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry or physics- Proficient

Knowledge of governmental safety regulations regarding laboratory chemicals and supplies Proficient

Ability to maintain inventory of equipment and supplies in a scientific laboratory- Proficient

Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment- Proficient

Salary: $40.000.00-- $45,000.00

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Laboratory Coordinator

Posting Date:

February 4, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

April 4, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.