Lab Coordinator, Neurological Surgery
About The Position
Works under minimal supervision to ensure efficient operations of lab. This role involves the preparation, setup, and support for BioSkills Lab courses, including coordination with external vendors, collaboration with physicians, scheduling technicians, and ensuring the availability of tools and equipment. The position also includes inventory management for lab supplies and equipment, maintenance of lab spaces and equipment, sourcing supplies (including identifying discounted or donated materials), and maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory technology. Additionally, the Lab Coordinator will handle coordination with NS Finance for accurate billing and receivables, schedule verification and utilization tracking, and provide training and troubleshooting support as needed, while adhering to institutional lab protocols and safety practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field
- 2 years of relevant experience to include: 1 year experience with state/federal regulatory requirements, such as: Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) guidelines; or 1 year Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and/or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); or 1 year Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements; or 1 year Local requirements (chemical and biohazardous waste disposal, etc.).
- Must meet education and experience certification and training guidelines for equipment and tests used and performed in particular laboratory, as required under federal regulations.
- Previous lab experience, including ordering supplies, tracking inventory, etc.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work effectively with Staff, Residents, Faculty and Vendors.
- Willing and interested in learning.
Nice To Haves
- Some supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Preparation, set up, and support for BioSkills Lab courses
- Coordination with external vendors
- Collaboration with UTSW physicians utilizing the space
- Scheduling required technicians
- Ensuring availability of tools and equipment
- Inventory management for BioSkills Lab supplies and equipment
- Maintenance of lab spaces and equipment
- Sourcing supplies, including identifying discounted or donated materials (BioSkills Lab as well as other labs in the Department)
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory technology
- Coordination with NS Finance to ensure accurate billing and receivables
- Schedule verification and utilization tracking
- Training and troubleshooting support as needed
- Adherence to institutional lab protocols and safety practices
- Coordinates duties, schedules, project activities, equipment usage, operating time, research studies, billing, and space for group of people ensuring efficient operation of a research laboratory.
- Coordinates availability of technical assistance, appropriate chemicals, and special equipment to ensure timely preparation or completion of research projects.
- Oversight of all laboratory and office personnel, maintains personnel records, ensures completion of performance evaluations, and recruits and trains both clerical and technical support using managerial skills according to departmental and university guidelines.
- Ensures all personnel and laboratory compliance with regulatory requirements appropriate to the laboratory space.
- Oversight of all research orders and allocates all laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment; maintains adequate inventory to ensure efficient operation of projects.
- Manages Research Assets and information on warranties, service contracts, operating manuals, licenses and permits; oversees maintenance of laboratory equipment in order to ensure compliance with all regulations and safety standards.
- Manages the laboratory Business Continuity Plan.
- Troubleshoots problems and designs training according to government regulations.
- Laboratory liaison to the Department/Center administration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- healthcare
- PTO
- paid holidays
- on-site childcare
- wage, merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
