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Job Title

Laboratory Coordinator IV

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.59 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

The Department of Marketing is seeking a dedicated and customer service-oriented Laboratory Coordinator IV. The Laboratory Coordinator IV, under general supervision, oversees daily activities of the lab. This role assists in supplying, maintaining, and organizing laboratory equipment and software. This role also prepares materials, trains teaching assistants, and teaches/co-teaches selected labs.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $21.59 to $32.85 per hour

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Please note: This is a part-time hourly paid position on-site in College Station, TX.

Who We Are

The Mays Business School's Marketing Department conducts research in areas such as consumer behavior, marketing strategy, quantitative modeling, innovation and product management, and international marketing. Their faculty are internationally renowned scholars who explore both theoretical and empirical impacts of marketing, with a focus on how firms can gain competitive advantage and how individuals make purchase decisions.

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing , and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Supervision Support

Coordinates the execution of research activities including establishing program standards and objectives ensuring we are IRB compliant. Ensures everyone is CITI certified for Human Test Subjects. Administers the lab software system. Manages the participant (subject) pool by assisting and reviewing results from recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants. Monitors the setup of research sessions including drafting protocol, coordinating with IT support. Assist in the oversight of participants for their participation in the research sessions. Monitors lab schedules for research sessions. Ensures lab supplies and other research equipment maintenance. Maintains record of laboratory present material and equipment. Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness. Analyzes complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner. Assist in monitoring research projects as needed.

Faculty Support

Accommodates faculty requests for assistance in running studies both in the lab and online. Collaborates with faculty to develop and update the lab policy section for inclusion in course syllabi. Coordinates faculty research studies on a weekly basis to ensure smooth scheduling and execution. Prepares credit reports and participation summaries for faculty to facilitate student grading. Manages the online Canvas community and administer make-up exams each semester for students who did not complete lab participation requirements. Provides research faculty with regular reports summarizing lab usage statistics and student participation levels. Prepares credit reports for professors, participant reports to IRB, filing miscellaneous forms to IRB, and any other information requests regarding research and data run under the program. Takes the lead on reviewing processes and makes recommendations each semester to ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Four years of related experience in office coordination and personnel operations

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated leadership

+ Experience as a team leader, mentor, or supervisor

+ Experience in higher education and/or supporting faculty

+ Demonstrated organizational skills for multiple projects

+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task with multiple projects &/or varied timelines

+ Citi Training Certificate – Human Test Subjects

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

+ Ability to interact with clients and staff positively and professionally

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.