"Lab Coordinator, Stark Lab"

• Job Number: 23454
• Functional Area: Research - Scientific
• Department: Koch Inst - Integrative Cancer Research
• School Area: VP Research
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Employment Category: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No
• Schedule:

Job Description

LAB COORDINATOR, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Stark Lab, to play a crucial role in facilitating groundbreaking research programs on cancer immunology and immunotherapy by contributing to research projects and overseeing daily laboratory operations. Responsibilities include managing budget, facilities, and supplies; maintaining animal and biosafety protocols; managing animal colonies; developing processes to improve laboratory operations; troubleshooting and developing solutions to issues in the lab; overseeing resource allocation for general supplies according to proposed budgets, including maintaining records on spending and working with MIT financial administrators; managing the laboratory facility, including procuring and maintaining equipment, inventory, and supplies; preparing shared reagents; facilitating laboratory clean-ups and inspections; managing vendor relationships and service contracts; managing lab website, servers, software/licenses, data storage, and workstations; and performing other duties as required. The successful applicant will have opportunities for career advancement in laboratory management.

The Stark Lab is committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages and values contributions by individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field; four years’ experience working in a research laboratory; experience with management of animal colonies and research protocols; strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, time management, planning, and oral and written communication skills; ability to promote collaboration/cooperation as part of a diverse team of graduate students/postdocs/research staff; budget project management experience; and proficiency with Microsoft Office. PREFERRED: MIT or other academic laboratory operations experience; advanced degree in molecular biology, immunology, biological engineering, or related field; and experience with/willingness to learn new laboratory management software.  Job #23454

Please provide contact information for three references, a cover letter, and a CV/resume with application.

11/20/23

08/12/24