Lab Coordinator - Manufacturing and Advanced Technology

Lab Coordinator – Manufacturing and Advanced Technology

McHenry County College
Salary: $24.88–$35.12 hourly
Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Job Type: Staff – Full Time
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Manufacturing & Advanced Technology
Workweek: 40 hours, typically 8:00 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday (may require day, evening, weekend hours)

The Lab Coordinator facilitates the use of Manufacturing and Advanced Technology classrooms and labs by maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles; identifies vendors, obtains quotes, and manages supply inventories following college purchasing policies.

• Oversee general maintenance and instructional setup for all lab and classroom spaces.
• Catalog and maintain equipment in college software, track maintenance schedules, and document operating instructions.
• Build training aids to support instruction.
• Identify and order supplies, materials, equipment and services; maintain inventory and a check‑out system.
• Conduct diagnostics, maintenance and repair on tools and equipment as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain safety manuals and material safety data sheets for lab spaces.
• Process purchase orders, obtain I‑9 forms, verify accuracy, distribute to faculty and report completion.
• Prepare labs for instructional dates and coordinate with faculty on maintenance and repairs.
• Assist faculty in lab instruction setup and special events, and supervise open labs for students.
• Train and oversee student employees in safe lab practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues, vendors and stakeholders to fulfill responsibilities.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in a CTE program or related field, or equivalent experience.
• OSHA certified forklift training within 60 days of start date.
• Minimum one year of work experience in a lab environment.

• Basic work with word processing, spreadsheets and other computer functions.
• Ability to learn and use equipment and maintenance software.
• Strong organization, task prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to keep up with evolving technology.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment problems; self‑starter, independent worker.
• Safe lifting of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and the college mission.

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non‑discrimination, with requests for reasonable accommodation available through Human Resources (AskHR).

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