Laboratory Coordinator I

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• Sets up and coordinates laboratory experiments including equipment and supplies. Coordinate, support and schedule experiments in a teaching laboratory or field operations. Communicates details within the department. Trains others on equipment usage and address questions concerning experiments and equipment.
• Coordinates ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Monitors equipment for proper functioning; performs minor repairs and calibrations on equipment and contacts the appropriate party to perform major repairs.
• Participates with senior professionals on projects and tasks, such as preparing and assisting in the preparation of media and reagents. Assists in the production, packing and mailing of at home laboratory kits.
• Assists with setup and disassembly of experiments, maintaining cleanliness and safety. Disassembles laboratory after experiments and cleans lab space and disposes of used media and cleaning glassware. Operates autoclave to sterilize media and dispose of bio-hazard waste from laboratory experiments.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.

• One or more years of work experience supporting teaching labs.
• Experience working with clinical laboratory tests and materials.
• Experience working with BSL-2 and/or CSL2 environments.
• Experience making media and following protocols and standard operating procedures.