Administrative Program Coordinator-MIB

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Administrative Program Coordinator provides technical support to investigators and clients using animals for laboratory research in the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), and provides proper medical care for laboratory research animals. The position works in conjunction with the RBL Facility Supervisor, who assigns ABSL room usage for IBC-IACUC-approved studies. The role coordinates documentation, meetings, reporting, budgets, events, and inventory processes for UC7 and related programs. It also supports pilot projects and seminar series and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED; transcript required.
  • Four years of administrative or secretarial experience; alternatively, an Associate’s Degree in a related field and two years of administrative or secretarial experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of experience.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
  • Explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and calendaring systems.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with BSL3 containment, including select agent containment, procedures, and practices.
  • Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT, LAT, LATG, CMAR, or ILAM).

Responsibilities

  • Leads the annual review, revision, and final editing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents; coordinates SOP development workshops and meetings.
  • Coordinates routing of animal protocols for required signatures and supports organization and maintenance of related documentation in SharePoint.
  • Tracks SOPs, meeting minutes, and outstanding action items to ensure timely follow-up and completion.
  • Coordinates meetings and activities for UC7 and related programs, including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for meetings with and without NIH participation.
  • Supports submission of annual NIH reports for UC7 and maintains tracking of related budgeting and annual review requirements.
  • Oversees pilot project support, workshops, and associated expenditures.
  • Oversees UC7 seminar series logistics, including guest travel, meetings, refreshments, and related event expenses.
  • Maintains annual space and equipment inventory processes for UC7.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Provides proper medical care for laboratory research animals.
  • Provides technical support to investigators and clients using animals for laboratory research in the RBL.
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