Mechanical Engineering Lab Coordinator

Mechanical Engineering Lab Coordinator - College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator I role is to assist with lab set up and be available to assist faculty in the operation of the lab equipment/materials to achieve the lab learning outcome for each class.

Responsibilities:

This 12-month position is open now and will be filled ASAP.  Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Provide technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques and the analysis of results for the faculty and students for the assigned lab courses; answers questions and assists with lab experiment to demonstrate proper use of equipment and/or simulation steps.
• Communicate with faculty to ensure lab preparation and setup is ready for student success.
• Perform the timely preparation of materials, chemicals, and equipment for use in student laboratory demonstrations, experiments, exercises, and exams.
• Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures in lab set up.
• Comply with proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assist with assembly and installation of new equipment or instruments; assists with testing to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of existing equipment as needed.
• Serve as support to faculty with classroom materials, e.g., set up of videos, etc.; collaborates with subject matter faculty for their assigned courses to ensure labs meet needed learning requirements.
• Follow up on waivers
• Documents safety, accident and other incidents according to established reporting protocols.
• Prepares various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required.
• Performs other duties as needed/assigned to support successful lab operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 0-2 years’ experience in lab operations
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of laboratory programs, including reagents, supplies and other materials that would be necessary to sustain a diverse college laboratory program.
• Demonstrated experience in operating, maintaining and repairing analytical instruments in a lab and stockroom setting.