Laboratory Coordinator, Kahn Lab

Laboratory Coordinator, Kahn Lab

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25462

Department: Psychology

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Psychology invites you to apply for the role of Laboratory Coordinator I. Alongside the principal investigator and graduate students, the laboratory coordinator will play a key role in developing the Kahn Lab at the University of Arizona. We are seeking highly organized individuals with a propensity for administrative and operations-based projects. As the lab grows, responsibilities will transition from creating systems to managing these them, and the laboratory coordinator will take on more research-related responsibilities.

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 the principal investigator and graduate students in organizing and developing lab operations:

• Co-create and refine lab workflow systems (e.g., onboarding, file storage, and organization, etc.).
• Assist in the development of a lab manual.
• Co-design the lab's physical workspace and purchase materials and supplies.
• Organize lab events and guest speakers.

Lead in maintaining lab systems:

• Manage workflow systems and keep the lab organized.
• Lab scheduling and calendar coordination.
• Support lab travel and events (e.g., booking, reimbursement, etc.).
• Manage undergraduate research assistants.
• Assist with recruitment and interviewing of graduate students.

Assist with research activities:

• Participant recruitment and enrollment.
• Data management.
• Preparation and ongoing maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Assist with applications and reporting to funding agencies.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Basic understanding of research methodologies and experimental design.
• Basic knowledge of data collection and management techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant statistical software and data management tools.
• Understanding of ethical considerations and guidelines in research involving human subjects.

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 required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an academic research setting.
• Two years of experience in project management in any setting.

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)

Grade: 6

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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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

Requests for information or inquiries about the position can be sent to:
Ari Kahn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Cognition & Neural Systems
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Science
arikahn@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Along with your resume and cover letter, please submit a statement of research interest.

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