Senior Research Program Coordinator, Center Subsurface Energy and the Environment in Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Program Coordinator oversees daily lab operations for Dr. Quoc Nguyen to keep workflows efficient and uninterrupted, maintaining and servicing equipment, managing inventory and procurement, and enforcing safety protocols in compliance with UT standards. This role also manages the lab budget, tracks expenses, supports grant-related activities, coordinates travel requests and reimbursements, and handles staff appointments. In addition, the manager develops and reviews lab protocols, produces operational reports, resolves issues involving personnel, equipment, or research protocols, and supervises, trains, and evaluates research staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Five (5) years of experience in program administration or coordination
Demonstrative administrative clerical experience
Prior knowledge of Research Lab Operations
Experience in budget preparation software, Microsoft Excel or Adobe Acrobat Professional
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily laboratory operations for efficiency and workflow continuity.
Maintains and services lab equipment; manages inventory and procurement.
Implements and enforces safety protocols in compliance with UT standards.
Coordinates travel requests/reimbursements and manages staff appointments
Manages lab budget, tracks expenses, and assists with grant-related activities.
Develops/reviews lab protocols and generates operational reports.
Addresses operational issues involving personnel, equipment, or research protocols.
Supervises, trains, and manages the performance of research staff.
Perform other functions as assigned.