"Laboratory Coordinator - Part Time"

Laboratory Coordinator - Part Time

Title: Laboratory Coordinator - Part Time

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

Weekly Hours: 16.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $44.12 - $49.73
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direction, assists in the administration, execution, and overall management of a single laboratory or multiple laboratories.

Job Responsibilities

• As needed, performs basic laboratory experiments or routine laboratory procedures.
• Assists with the orientation, training and supervision of students and postdoctoral fellows in the application and use of new equipment as well as maintaining and following the standard operating procedures for laboratory activities.
• Negotiates prices with external vendors for the purchase of equipment and places orders for all equipment.
• Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the lab space.
• Responsible for the maintenance of BSL3 supplies, records, security procedures and cleaning and disinfection sessions.
• Provides recommendations on improvements to the science, the productivity and the supportiveness of the laboratory environment.
• Organizes and documents experimental protocols and lab procedures.
• Oversees autoclave and dishwashing operations.
• Tracks data for analysis.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Approximately 5 years of laboratory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to meet deadlines and exhibit attention to detail

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard laboratory environment