Lab Coordinator - Life Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

3d • $42,100 - $61,000

About The Position

The Department of Biobehavioral Health in the College of Health and Human Development , is seeking candidates for a Lab Coordinator in Dr. Hannah Schreier’s laboratory . Research in the lab focuses on understanding the biological underpinnings of adverse experiences on youth and young adult chronic disease risk with an emphasis on functional immune outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience working within a clinical or research laboratory context is required.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills, work well in a team, and be able to work carefully, responsibly, and with great attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience performing whole blood cultures and ELISAs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform whole blood cultures and culture harvests
• Run multiplex and ELISA assays, including use of the Ella equipment
• Clean, process, and analyze data
• Maintain and oversee quality control measures and standard operating procedures in the lab for all lab personnel
• Adjust existing protocols and develop new laboratory protocols for ongoing projects as well as grant renewals
• Maintain supplies of necessary materials, primarily lab consumables (gloves, pipette tips, etc.)
• Monitor and track laboratory expenditures across ongoing studies; reconcile supplies and equipment purchased to invoices and purchase card statements.
• Monitor project progress and research and suggest solutions as challenges arise
• Serve as an indirect supervisor to one full-time Research Technologist, graduate students, and undergraduate students, who will include training, scheduling, and overseeing task completion.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level