"Laboratory Coordinator I"

Laboratory Coordinator I

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Laboratory and Research

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24798

Department: Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Res

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1117 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences of the University of Arizona seeks to fill the role of Laboratory Coordinator I. This position will help support the microbiology teaching labs (both in-person and remote labs). This position supports a teaching lab and is not a research position. The successful candidate will make media, clean glassware, set up and take down experiments. The successful candidate will also operate an autoclave and industrial dishwasher in addition to other laboratory equipment. Classes run from 8am-5pm and we need support staff there before and after the class so the incumbent may be asked to work outside of regular business hours including short periods of time over the weekends.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and coordinates laboratory experiments including equipment and supplies. Coordinate, support and schedule experiments in a teaching laboratory or field operations. Communicates details within the department. Trains others on equipment usage and address questions concerning experiments and equipment.
• Coordinates ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Monitors equipment for proper functioning; performs minor repairs and calibrations on equipment and contacts the appropriate party to perform major repairs.
• Participates with senior professionals on projects and tasks, such as preparing and assisting in the preparation of media and reagents. Assists in the production, packing and mailing of at home laboratory kits.
• Assists with setup and disassembly of experiments, maintaining cleanliness and safety. Disassembles laboratory after experiments and cleans lab space and disposes of used media and cleaning glassware. Operates autoclave to sterilize media and dispose of bio-hazard waste from laboratory experiments.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of work experience supporting teaching labs.
• Experience working with clinical laboratory tests and materials.
• Experience working with BSL-2 and/or CSL2 environments.
• Experience making media and following protocols and standard operating procedures.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40+

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Research & Lab

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
John Scott Wilbur
wilburj@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter