| Job Description: |
Daily and Weekly Laboratory Operations
• Prepare, set up, and break down laboratory experiments according to the weekly rotation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and arrange repair of laboratory equipment and computers.
• Maintain the laboratory stockroom, supplies, and organization.
• Support and help train laboratory instructors/graduate assistants on experiment setup, procedures, and safety.
• Respond to issues arising during lab (equipment failure, breakage, computer malfunctions) and provide timely solutions.
• Verify instructor attendance and provide emergency classroom coverage when an instructor is absent.
• Monitor that labs start and end on time and that rooms are left in usable condition.
• Provide information to students and instructors regarding laboratory operations, policies, and experiments.
• Arrange approved make-up work for students, in coordination with the supervisor.
Semester and Equipment Support Functions
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and oversight of OPS/student support for lab operations as needed.
• Assemble, package, and ship materials/kits for online or distance-learning laboratory sections.
• Maintain current inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Prepare purchase requests for new and replacement equipment and monitor timely delivery.
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of new or improved lab apparatus.
• Support instructors with Canvas course page configuration for lab sections.
• Assist instructors with grade submissions and end-of-term lab requirements.
Laboratory Scheduling and Course Coordination
• Work with the Director of Instructional Laboratories to assign instructors to lab course sections.
• Assist with building and adjusting the lab section schedule each term.
• Coordinate with other departmental staff to help resolve student registration, section capacity, or placement issues for labs.
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| Expected Salary: |
The salary is $19 - $21.50 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is a TEAMS position—UF’s designation for staff roles—eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, retirement plans, and health insurance. Learn more about TEAMS benefits here.
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| Preferred: |
Bachelor’s degree in physics or a closely related STEM field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related laboratory experience.
• Experience supporting introductory/undergraduate physics laboratory courses in a higher-education setting (setups, weekly experiment changeovers, troubleshooting).
• Working knowledge of physics laboratory apparatus and equipment, including basic maintenance and repair.
• Experience with personal computers and data-acquisition hardware/software used in instructional labs.
• Familiarity with UF administrative and student systems (e.g., myUFL, registration/student records) and learning platforms (e.g., Canvas), or ability to learn them quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with large numbers of students, instructors, and staff in a complex academic environment.
• Ability to use common electronics and shop tools for building, adapting, or repairing lab setups.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Position works in an instructional laboratory environment with regular exposure to equipment, tools, and laboratory materials.
Criminal background check required.
Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs required.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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