"Laboratory Coordinator II"

Laboratory Coordinator II

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24712

Department: UAHS Brain Science

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) at the University of Arizona is in search of a Laboratory Coordinator II. The Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) at the University of Arizona is uniquely integrating the biotech ecosystem to an academic setting with a goal of addressing the challenge that, in the 21st century, there is no cure for any neurodegenerative disease. With a focus on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the center houses research projects that range from preclinical studies to multiple active clinical trials.

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

• Assist with orientation and training staff, students, visiting scientists, and new lab members in application and use of scientific equipment.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of lab including including ordering/procurement of equipment, inventory and maintenance, disposal, and ensuring the lab is meeting compliance requirements.
• Under the PI's direction, coordinate the implementation and maintenance of compliance with SOPs and other regulations to ensure laboratory safety, efficiency, and quality control.
• Provide support in maintaining multiple ticket systems for requests (Facilities management and IT, in addition to computer management of all CIBS workstations.
• Maintain inventory and check-out of cryogenically stored cells, surplus and U of A financial asset audit.
• Support and maintain research experiments/methods under the direction of principal investigators, including following: animal research protocols, processing biological and specimen collection, performing laboratory assays, and organizing data collection and documentation.
• Maintain research facilities and equipment, and coordinate outsourcing to service vendors as needed.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, assist with service contracts, and make repairs as needed.
• Coordinate storing and shipment of biological specimens and chemical substances, making sure they are appropriately handled per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate submission of IACUC, Chemical and Biosafety protocols and maintain laboratory compliance with all University regulatory requirements.
• Under the direction of the PI, may participate with annual RLSS inspection and bi-annual IACUC inspections in laboratory spaces.
• Under the direction of the PI, assist in meeting the education, certification, and training requirements for all lab personnel.
• Assist laboratory members with performance of basic lab techniques.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and data collection skills.

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 professional level experience required.
• 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with Animal Care Protocols.

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: $53,039-$66,299

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

Grade: 7

Career Stream and Level: PC2

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: Gloria Bloomer gbloomer@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter