Laboratory Coordinator II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in the orientation and training of staff, students, visiting scientists, and new lab members in the use of scientific equipment.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the lab, including ordering/procurement of equipment, inventory and maintenance, disposal, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, efficiency, and quality control.
• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), coordinate the implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other regulations to ensure laboratory safety and compliance.
• Support in maintaining multiple ticket systems for requests related to Facilities management, IT, and computer management of all CIBS workstations.
• Maintain inventory and check-out of cryogenically stored cells, surplus items, and U of A financial assets, and conduct audits.
• Support and maintain research experiments/methods under the direction of principal investigators, including 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 shipping of biological specimens and chemical substances, ensuring they are handled appropriately according to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate submission of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Chemical, and Biosafety protocols and maintain laboratory compliance with all University regulatory requirements.
• Under the direction of the PI, participate in annual Research Laboratory Safety Survey (RLSS) inspections 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.
• Aid laboratory members with the performance of basic lab techniques.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Organization and data collection skills.

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.

Outstanding U of A benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retail plans.
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities.
• More!

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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

University of Arizona Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retail plans.
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities.
• More!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.