• Laboratory Coordinator

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Laboratory Coordinator

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Entomology

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Technical Laboratory Coordinator, under general direction, coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of a laboratory. Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices.

    Responsibilities

    75 %: Operations

    + Coordinates and oversees the daily operational activities of a laboratory.

    + Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices.

    + Oversees the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and instrumentation and arranges for repairs.

    + Evaluates existing laboratory facilities and recommends improvements.

    + Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for laboratory.

    + Develops procedures for the use of laboratory instrumentation.

    + Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of laboratory waste.

    + Creates, Organizes and/or maintains laboratory inventories for -80C, -20C freezers

    + Performs technical aspects of research in diverse projects as needed.

     

    20%: Administration

     

    + Oversees procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies, chemical storage, safety labeling and inventory control.

    + Maintains inventory supplies and records. Assists in the development and update of instructional materials for training students or staff in the laboratory

    5 %: Supervision

    + Supervises laboratory staff and students in the handling and preparation of laboratory materials.

    + May supervise assigned staff/ student workers.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor's degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

    + Three years of related experience.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

    + Ability to ensure attention to detail.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

    Please attach to your completed application:

    Resume/CV

     

    List of References with email and daytime phone number

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.