Laboratory Coordinator

• Assist the principal investigator to coordinate responsibilities of laboratory personnel.
• Assist with laboratory research activity to include assisting with neurosurgical procedures and neurophysiological and behavioral experiments.
• Handle animal subjects.
• Maintain animal records and surgical records.
• Maintain the physical organization of the laboratory.
• Ensure that the lab is clean, organized, and in compliance at all times.
• Environmental health and safety office for lab, coordinate training, monitor and ensure compliance with University and agency regulations.
• Operate and help to maintain laboratory equipment.
• Monitor lab supply inventory, anticipate purchasing needs, and order supplies as needed or requested.
• Interact with vendors and suppliers, and maintain appropriate records for purchases.
• Utilize computer to maintain data and conduct data analysis.
• Ensure computer system is regularly backed-up and archived.
• Conduct literature searches and create documents related to manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Assist with website updates.
• Maintain communications with veterinarians and the laboratory’s external collaborators.

• High School Diploma/GED and Some college coursework in the Biological Sciences required.
• One (1) year related laboratory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience with animal research is preferred.
• Previous experience in working with research team environment is preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, written and oral communication, and organizational skills are required.
• Experience planning, executing, and troubleshooting projects preferred.
• The successful candidate will complete the University’s suite of courses in laboratory safety, biohazard, and animal welfare.
• He/she is expected to know and use good practice in storage of chemicals, care of animals, protection of animal and human subjects, and biohazard protection.
• Cooperative and positive attitude toward work; ability to work well with others in achieving a goal. Strong ability to work with team members and collaborators. Ability to work independently.
• Must possess judgment, motivation, and sense of responsibility for ongoing projects.
• Willingness to work on some weekends and holidays for animal care related tasks.
• Computational, computer science, or quantitative data analysis experience is required. Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office programming for recording, organizing, and analyzing physiological, behavioral, and medical data.
• Willingness to learn specialized software used in the laboratories is essential.