Lab Coordinator II, Delaware Biotechnology Institute

Major Responsibilities

• Manage DBI shared research and training instrumentation located at the Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center and 15 Innovation Way.
• Support shared life sciences equipment and resources within the center.
• Order, receive, monitor, and maintain all research lab materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversee installation including arranging for facilities modifications as required.
• Be the primary contact for the use and application of shared instrumentation resources.
• Develop standard operating procedures and instruct users on proper use and applications of instruments.
• Aid in the evaluation and selection process for major new shared equipment.
• Solicit input from the DBI research community on instrumentation needs.
• Interface with outside vendors and research community to repair, replace, or upgrade instrumentation.
• Manage service contracts for shared instrumentation.
• Keep essential equipment under service contract and make prudent recommendations for cost-effective maintenance, repair, and replacement of instrumentation.
• In consultation with campus Environmental, Health and Safety, coordinate formal and informal hazard reviews of all research and instructional laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Serve as DBI representative on APBio and 15 Innovation Way safety committees.
• Conduct quarterly lab safety inspections, act as the safety resource for the institute, purchase and stock basic safety equipment.
• Distribute hazard alerts and maintain incident reports. Plan, train, and maintain equipment for emergency preparedness.
• Assist DBI research groups with safety inspections and safety planning as well as maintain safety reference materials (SOPs, inventory and safety data).
• Respond to emergent situations and communicate with appropriate University contacts including Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, and UD Police Department.
• Promote DBI shared instrumentation resources including maintaining up-to-date content of DBI shared instrumentation on website.
• Manage system for multi-user instrument scheduling and appropriate controlled access.
• Provide tours of DBI facilities and orientation for new researchers, visitors and guests.
• Assist DBI programs and activities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in a biotechnology related field of science and four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in scientific writing including reports and proposals, program development, management, and evaluation.
• Collegial and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with a diverse community across multiple organizations.
• Ability to think strategically and to recognize new opportunities, in-depth knowledge of missions and objectives and programs of federal funding agencies.
• Knowledge of formal and informal educational best practices.
• Exceptional communications skills including writing and presentation; technical writing and editing for an array of audiences; ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.