Lab Safety Coordinator

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Position Information

Position Title Lab Safety Coordinator Division College of Engineering Department Dean of Engineering Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 119710 Advertised Salary $50,000-$60,000 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Job Description

Tennessee State University College of Engineering invites applications for the position of Lab Coordinator.

The Laboratory Safety Coordinator, Equipment Setup, and Teaching Assistant is responsible for promoting and maintaining safe and effective laboratory environments within the College of Engineering. The position supports faculty, staff, and students by coordinating laboratory safety programs, maintaining instructional and research equipment, preparing laboratories for academic activities, and assisting with laboratory-based instruction. The individual serves as a key resource in ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations while supporting the educational mission of the College. The College offers PhD in ENCS, Master of Science in Engineering, MS of Computer Science, MS of Data Science and six accredited Engineering, CS and Technology Programs.

Responsibilities and activities for this new position will vary based on academic schedules, research and grant activity. Key areas of responsibility include:

• ensure the security, efficiency and quality control of supplies, materials, records, and equipment in selected laboratories, research and teaching spaces.
• serving as safety officer during selected hours of lab and experimental activities and functions
• assistant faculty, guest speakers and volunteer instructors with planning for teaching activities in lab.
• provides instruction and support to faculty and students as needed requirements, including operational procedures related to the use of selected spaces, equipment, supplies materials, and safety.
• ensures equipment and material availability based on teaching, research and experimental schedules.
• works under the direction of and in collaboratively with the Faculty related to operations and functions.
• provides support, training and supervision to students and scholars related to the operations.
• maintains effective relationships with program, department, university, vendor, and contractor relationships as appropriate.
• assistants faculty with selected grant applications and research proposals.
• assist faculty and staff with research and assessment project implementation and management.

Preferred qualifications include a research graduate degree and relevant experience, applicants with experience in equipment (such as LC/MS, ICP/MS, SEM) practice, administration or research and bachelor's degree in related field are encouraged to apply

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree plus 3 year working experience in related area. Preferred with graduate degree, including PhD degree.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 10/20/2026 Close Date 11/09/2026 Job Category Administrative/Professional Requisition Number Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11114

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Statement of Resource Ideas