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The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) seeks applicants for a Lab Technician IV within the CADC Research Office. This position oversees shop operations in the CADC’s Research Shop to support specialized equipment and users.
The CADC Research Shop supports faculty and student research, teaching, and learning initiatives focused on mass timber, coastal resilience, and product prototyping. This position delivers specialized technical support by maintaining, scheduling, and operating advanced equipment while providing independent oversight of shop operations. Key responsibilities include facility management, safety program administration, and the development and implementation of procedures that advance the shop’s research and instructional objectives.
This is a part-time position, funded by external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. It is expected but not guaranteed that additional external funding will be available to renew the position in future years.
About the CADC
The CADC comprises three schools: the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the McWhorter School of Building Science; and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. Together, these academic units represent a broad and interconnected range of disciplines – offering nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, graphic design, industrial design, and building construction. While distinct in focus, the schools share a culture of inquiry, making, and public engagement that encourages collaboration, influence, and innovation across fields.
Responsibilities:- Oversees operation, maintenance and training relative to the specialized equipment utilized in the Research Shop, including a cold-set Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) press, woodworking equipment utilized to prepare materials for the press, maintenance of an Emriver Em4 Stream Table, and large format 3-D printing equipment.
- Maintains experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and lab projects and services.
- Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
- Assists others by providing expertise and advice concerning Research Shop operation and safety.
- Collect and analyze data and perform observations for analysis.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment in support of research activities.
- Coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
- Trains faculty, staff, and students involved in research projects in the operation of equipment and technical procedures related to equipment within the lab.
- Coordinate stakeholder needs across research, instructional, and outreach activites, ensuring responsive service and effective faculty access.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, service contracts, and technical troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinate with industry and/or other university researchers and provide input on experimental designs and practical implications of research results.
- May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.
- Assist faculty in preparing/teaching/conducting laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations.
- May provide additional support to other departments and CADC schools.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations
Desired Qualifications:
A high level of technical judgment, equipment knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex machinery essential to the Research Shop’s instructional and research mission.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, identify system faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment within the Research Shop under varying use conditions.
- Job related licensure may be required for specific positions. Upon Hire Required
- Demonstrated expertise in press operations, including proficiency with press interfaces, operational modes, pressing force calibration, emergency shutdown mechanisms, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced technical judgement, comprehensive knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to independently operate, monitor, and manage complex machinery.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose system faults, and ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of equipment under a variety of operating conditions.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) seeks applicants for a Lab Technician IV within the CADC Research Office. This position oversees shop operations in the CADC’s Research Shop to support specialized equipment and users.
The CADC Research Shop supports faculty and student research, teaching, and learning initiatives focused on mass timber, coastal resilience, and product prototyping. This position delivers specialized technical support by maintaining, scheduling, and operating advanced equipment while providing independent oversight of shop operations. Key responsibilities include facility management, safety program administration, and the development and implementation of procedures that advance the shop’s research and instructional objectives.
This is a part-time position, funded by external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. It is expected but not guaranteed that additional external funding will be available to renew the position in future years.
About the CADC
The CADC comprises three schools: the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the McWhorter School of Building Science; and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. Together, these academic units represent a broad and interconnected range of disciplines – offering nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, graphic design, industrial design, and building construction. While distinct in focus, the schools share a culture of inquiry, making, and public engagement that encourages collaboration, influence, and innovation across fields.
Responsibilities:- Oversees operation, maintenance and training relative to the specialized equipment utilized in the Research Shop, including a cold-set Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) press, woodworking equipment utilized to prepare materials for the press, maintenance of an Emriver Em4 Stream Table, and large format 3-D printing equipment.
- Maintains experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and lab projects and services.
- Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
- Assists others by providing expertise and advice concerning Research Shop operation and safety.
- Collect and analyze data and perform observations for analysis.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment in support of research activities.
- Coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
- Trains faculty, staff, and students involved in research projects in the operation of equipment and technical procedures related to equipment within the lab.
- Coordinate stakeholder needs across research, instructional, and outreach activites, ensuring responsive service and effective faculty access.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, service contracts, and technical troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinate with industry and/or other university researchers and provide input on experimental designs and practical implications of research results.
- May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.
- Assist faculty in preparing/teaching/conducting laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations.
- May provide additional support to other departments and CADC schools.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in research and/or lab equipment operations
Desired Qualifications:
A high level of technical judgment, equipment knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex machinery essential to the Research Shop’s instructional and research mission.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, identify system faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment within the Research Shop under varying use conditions.
- Job related licensure may be required for specific positions. Upon Hire Required
- Demonstrated expertise in press operations, including proficiency with press interfaces, operational modes, pressing force calibration, emergency shutdown mechanisms, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced technical judgement, comprehensive knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to independently operate, monitor, and manage complex machinery.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose system faults, and ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of equipment under a variety of operating conditions.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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Senior Level Lab Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lab coordinator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned laboratory workflows end-to-end, not just supported them. Highlight your experience leading process improvements, managing compliance programs, and mentoring junior staff. A strong application demonstrates that you can set direction independently, troubleshoot complex operational problems, and drive outcomes across departments without close supervision.
Which companies hire senior level lab coordinators?
Companies hiring senior level lab coordinators right now include Quest Diagnostics, DaVita, and Gensler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract testing labs, and healthcare systems that require experienced leadership within their laboratory operations.
Are there remote senior level lab coordinator jobs?
Yes, though most lab coordinator roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 33% of senior level lab coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve oversight, documentation, compliance coordination, or laboratory informatics rather than direct bench work.
What makes a lab coordinator role senior level?
Senior level lab coordinator roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level coordinators execute established protocols, senior coordinators design them, resolve exceptions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. They mentor junior coordinators and technicians, serve as the primary point of accountability for regulatory compliance, and collaborate directly with department heads and principal investigators on operational strategy.
Which industries hire the most senior level lab coordinators?
Senior Level lab coordinator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume, compliance-sensitive laboratory environments that require experienced professionals to maintain quality standards, manage audits, and lead teams reliably across complex research or production cycles.