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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab coordinator in Michigan is $23.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $28.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A lab coordinator manages the operations of a science laboratory. As a lab coordinator, your primary job duties include coordinating lab use, acquiring new materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all safety rules and regulations are met. The career may also involve working with hazardous materials, such as body fluids or disease organisms. To become a lab coordinator, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree, usually in a scientific field, as well as experience using lab tools and equipment. Additional qualifications include excellent analytical, communication, and managerial skills.

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Lab Coordinators often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as managing inventory, ensuring equipment maintenance, and coordinating with researchers or students. One common challenge is balancing administrative tasks with hands-on support, especially during busy periods or when resources are limited. Effective time management, clear communication, and establishing standardized procedures can help overcome these challenges. Building strong relationships with faculty, technicians, and suppliers also streamlines workflows and minimizes disruptions.

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To thrive as a Lab Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, laboratory safety knowledge, and a relevant science degree or experience in lab management. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), lab equipment, and safety certifications like OSHA training are typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help you manage workflows and coordinate between researchers, staff, and students. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and accurate laboratory operations that support research and educational objectives.

What is the difference between Lab Coordinator vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab CoordinatorLab Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in a science or related fieldUsually an associate degree or certification in a specific lab area
Work EnvironmentOversees lab operations, manages schedules, and coordinates activitiesPerforms hands-on testing, sample preparation, and data collection
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research labs, healthcare, and industrial settings for management rolesCommon in clinical, research, and manufacturing labs for technical tasks

While both roles work within laboratory settings, the Lab Coordinator primarily manages lab operations and staff, whereas the Lab Technician focuses on performing technical testing and data collection. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Lab Coordinator job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,344 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Simulation Lab Coordinator

Alpena, MI • On-site

Alpena Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Category
Technician
Description
Position Title:
Simulation Lab Coordinator
Reports To:
Director of Nursing
Position Status:
Part-Time, 10 months, approximately 20-25 hours per week, 975 annual hours, Flexible/Alternative Schedule, Distribution of hours based on institutional needs
Classification/Points:
I, 1065
Bargaining Unit/Division:
Michigan Education Association, Educational Support Personnel
Position Description:
This position is responsible for establishing and promoting a simulation-based learning environment for students. The role will work with Nursing faculty and staff to implement the use of simulation experiences.This position will operate and maintain all simulation technology equipment in Nursing. Equipment includes but is not limited to patient simulator manikins, video recording technology, and state of the art simulation devices.
Position Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Prepare and administer meaningful learning experiences, including but not limited to course labs, clinical skill practice labs, skill competency testing sessions, and other faculty-identified simulated lab learning experiences, to multiple disciplines at both the Alpena and Oscoda campuses.
  2. Operate simulation equipment and ancillary equipment.
  3. Perform all pre-briefing and debriefing simulation activities and train faculty on high fidelity simulation methodologies.
  4. Assure simulation equipment is functioning properly and make the necessary referrals to assure equipment is maintained to prolong useful equipment life expectancy. Manage technology maintenance agreements.
  5. Collaborate with faculty on the development of simulated case scenarios to assure currency in practice.
  6. Provide structured learning sessions, in collaboration with faculty, to meet the learning needs of students, especially in areas that will help facilitate student competency and success.
  7. Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise with the simulation equipment and contacts/coordinates with manufacturer about any issues.
  8. Attend simulation technology training sessions and/or conferences - both online and in-person.
  9. Conduct tours of the simulation/lab area as requested by the Foundation, Admissions, etc.
  10. Obtain, stock, and restock supplies for each room. Monitor supply levels and orders supplies in a timely fashion to ensure uninterrupted learning.
  11. Work with the Nursing Program Coordinator with ACEMAP to ensure all nursing students complete the required clinical/lab requirements.
  12. Presence on the job is an employee's fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required.
  13. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Requirements
Position Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
  2. Minimum of four years of work experience as a registered nurse with acute care settings to be able to replicate critical care, acute care, and long-term care situations across the life span.
  3. Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse required.
  4. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
  5. Excellent customer services skills and ability to interact with others in a kind and courteous manner.
  6. Experience utilizing simulation learning methodologies preferred.
  7. Experience with Microsoft Office and/or electronic medical records
  8. Ability to work as a team member required.
  9. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
  10. Willing and able to work flexible hours (mix of split shifts, days, evenings and occasional weekends).

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Shift
Various Shifts
Close Date
9/18/2026
Open Date
9/8/2026
Location
Alpena Community College - Alpena Campus
About the Organization
Alpena Community College is located in Northeast Michigan on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron. ACC offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, customized corporate training, and community education to all of Northeast Michigan. Each semester, ACC attracts more than 2,000 students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and academic goals. Smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and the convenience of two campus locations and online courses, make Alpena Community College a great choice whether you are starting college for the first time, or coming back to school for a new career or additional training. At ACC, you can work on a college degree or acquire specific skills in a number of fields to move you forward in your occupation, plus the courses you complete can be transferred to a four-year college or university.
Vocational/technical programs, distance learning programs, dual-enrollment, cooperative on-campus four-year degree programs and continuing education courses are all available right here, in Northeast Michigan.
EOE Statement
The College policies and practices for admission, employment, and activities comply with requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2010; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. The College practices and policies also comply with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA) and the Michigan Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) which prohibits discrimination in hiring based on age, height, weight, and marital status and familial status in addition to race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy) and national origin.
Alpena Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at www.alpenacc.edu.
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