Sr. Research Facilities Operations Coordinator, Hyde Park Labs

University of Chicago•Hyde Park, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at the University of Chicago is seeking a Sr. Research Facilities Operations Coordinator to support the Hyde Park Labs (HPL) animal and core facilities. The role provides specialized facilities-services support, including coordinating receiving, shipping, storage, and transport; managing glass-wash operations; maintaining records and inventories; and supporting facility maintenance and safety compliance. The position also supports new capital projects with limited supervision. This hands-on role works largely independently and collaborates with ARC Research Support Team members, core staff, animal care staff, investigators, and research users. It involves driving ARC vehicles between campus locations and to the HTRL facility at Argonne, operating glass-washing equipment and autoclaves, and working in an office environment. The position is an individual-contributor role scheduled for 40 hours per week. It is hourly and non-exempt, with a stated pay range of $28.84–$38.46. Benefits are available to eligible employees.

Requirements

Vocational training, an apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a related field; a four-year degree is not typically required.
Knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Work effectively with minimal supervision, managing time and priorities to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and comfort learning new systems and software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including accurate recordkeeping and documentation.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication with faculty, graduate students, and other academic staff.
Ability to collaborate with core staff, animal care staff, and research users.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Ability to drive ARC vehicles on campus, to and from HPL, and to the HTRL facility at Argonne; a motor vehicle record inquiry is required.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience with shipping and receiving responsibilities.
2+ years of experience in an academic and/or biomedical research environment.
AALAS certification at any level is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct receipt, storage, and transport of laboratory animal care and core supplies, samples, and equipment; maintain inventories and distribute materials between HPL and the main campus to meet investigator needs.
Run and manage the HPL glass-wash program, including receiving requests, collecting and returning glassware, operating and maintaining equipment, scheduling turnaround, and managing supplies and records.
Inspect laboratory animal shipments and transport them to HPL within required timeframes.
Generate required documentation and maintain supply and equipment logs and records to facilitate reordering.
Assist with operation and maintenance of ARC transport vehicles and transport equipment between campus facilities and to the HTRL facility at Argonne as needed.
Transport samples and supplies to and from HPL on scheduled and as-needed basis, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate handling and documentation in accordance with safety and compliance requirements.
Work with the ARC Research Support Team to improve HPL facility operations and support BSD users’ research needs.
Lead coordination of maintenance for facilities, grounds, and/or equipment.
Receive facilities-service requests from unit employees and coordinate delivery of appropriate services.
Inspect buildings, equipment, and surrounding grounds for deficiencies and potential safety, health, or code problems; prepare written reports and recommend solutions.
Coordinate package receipt and delivery and movement of equipment and materials, including timely setup of employees in new office space.
Maintain building security, including building keys, and maintain information on building blueprints, space utilization, and equipment.
Perform other related work as needed.