Coordinator I, Laboratory Operations

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will coordinate laboratory and storeroom operations in support of research efforts to develop tissue-based regenerative medicine products for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and other lung diseases.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ years of related industry experience with a H.S. Diploma; commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience will be considered, or 0+ years of related industry experience with an Associate degree; commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience will be considered
Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and related standard software experience
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills (English required)
Ability to initiate and manage day-to-day tasks effectively and with limited supervision
Highly self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to independently follow standard protocols

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Responsibilities

Perform daily laboratory parts washer runs; hand wash dishes and prepare surgical pans, instruments, and supplies for sterilization
Maintain laboratory log sheets for parts washer and autoclave usage, including documentation of weekly biological monitoring results
Assist with equipment installations, relocations, asset tagging, and periodic inventory reviews
Monitor and restock laboratory supplies and chemicals, ensure proper FIFO cycling, and track expiration dates
Prepare buffer solutions, tubing sets, and cleaning solutions such as ethanol, LpH, and Vesphene for laboratory use
Collect, package, and transport biohazardous, chemical, and recyclable waste for pickup and replenish waste containers and related supplies
Transport soiled linens for pickup, deliver clean linens to gowning areas, and organize linen storage as needed
Conduct monthly eyewash and safety shower flushes and maintain laboratory 5S organization
Coordinate periodic cleaning schedules for refrigerators and freezers and assist with disposal and organization activities
Prepare laboratory signage and distribute lab-wide communications as needed
Receive, unpack, and store incoming shipments of laboratory equipment and supplies and notify staff of received goods
Update the master supply list including min and max values and vendor reorder information, remove obsolete items, and run inventory tracking reports
Maintain Kanban cards across stockroom shelves and supply areas and perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
Prepare and ship laboratory samples, supplies, and equipment to external vendors and collaborators
Receive weekly deliveries of dry ice and compressed gases and transport pallets, break down packaging, and maintain storeroom housekeeping
May handle human tissue, cells, and/or materials that come into contact with human cells that may carry infectious agents. Shall comply with appropriate safety procedures and exercise universal precautions
Perform all other duties as assigned