Job Summary
The Pathology Lab Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the RARC Comparative Pathology Laboratory. This includes necropsies, histology, billing, ordering, supplies, submitting samples for external lab analysis, managing the biosafety and IACUC Protocols, annual lab safety training, equipment maintenance, managing inventory, and managing student assistants. The Lab Coordinator also will assist and perform necropsies and train students to perform Pathology Laboratory work.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- Manages billing software and processes all invoices for pathology services.
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of research animal anatomy, animal facilities, and standards for quality research animal care. Candidates for this position should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to function competently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of research animal colony health surveillance, necropsy, basic histology and pathology, general biosafety and chemical safety practices is also preferred but not required.
