Laboratory Coordinator II

Assist with orientation and training staff, students, visiting scientists, and new lab members in application and use of scientific equipment. Coordinate all administrative aspects of lab including including ordering/procurement of equipment, inventory and maintenance, disposal, and ensuring the lab is meeting compliance requirements. Under the PI's direction, coordinate the implementation and maintenance of compliance with SOPs and other regulations to ensure laboratory safety, efficiency, and quality control. Provide support in maintaining multiple ticket systems for requests (Facilities management and IT, in addition to computer management of all CIBS workstations. Maintain inventory and check-out of cryogenically stored cells, surplus and U of A financial asset audit. Support and maintain research experiments/methods under the direction of principal investigators, including following: 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 shipment of biological specimens and chemical substances, making sure they are appropriately handled per regulatory requirements. Coordinate submission of IACUC, Chemical and Biosafety protocols and maintain laboratory compliance with all University regulatory requirements. Under the direction of the PI, may participate with annual RLSS inspection 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. Assist laboratory members with performance of basic lab techniques. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Organization and data collection skills.