Laboratory Coordinator

The Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Laboratory Coordinator. The Laboratory Coordinator position advances the research mission of the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center's Immunology Laboratory as an integral team lead. Working independently, the laboratory coordinator collaborates with principal investigators to execute complex scientific initiatives, oversees daily scientific and operational workflows, and manages specialized immune-based assays. This role coordinates lab operations, manages specialized equipment, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and provides direct technical supervision and training to laboratory personnel. Must demonstrate the ability to rapidly adapt to constantly changing research priorities and lead the integration of new experimental methodologies.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Leads efforts for research support, experimental coordination, and data organization.
• Manages and facilitates complex research experiments and specialized immune-based assays under the direction of the PI and laboratory investigators.
• Coordinates biological specimen collection, processing, sample tracking, and data organization to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Supervises, trains, and provides technical guidance to laboratory technicians and support staff.
• Oversees daily assignments, monitors work quality, and ensures adherence to standardized experimental methodologies and precision standards.
• Collaborates with PIs and research investigators to design, adapt, and refine experimental workflows and protocols.
• Leads the integration of new experimental techniques and technologies to advance center research goals.
• Manages complete data collection, analysis, and documentation processes to guarantee accuracy, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance across all laboratory projects and study records.
• Manages day-to-day administrative and operational activities for the laboratory.
• Oversees purchasing and procurement, equipment inventory and maintenance, supply management, surplus and asset tracking, and coordination with core units.
• Coordinates storage, inventory, handling, and shipment of biological specimens, cryogenically stored cells, and chemical or biological materials in accordance with applicable University, biosafety, chemical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates and facilitates preparation, submission, and maintenance of biosafety, chemical safety, and related compliance protocols.
• Tracks required approvals, renewals, amendments, inspections, and documentation to help ensure that laboratory activities remain compliant with University and sponsor requirements.
• Maintains research facilities and equipment.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance and service contracts.
• Collaborates with internal and external vendors to address equipment or facility needs.
• Conducts onboarding, orientation, and training of staff, students, visiting scientists, and new laboratory members.
• Provides instruction on laboratory procedures, equipment use, safety expectations, and operational workflows.
• Supports implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures to promote laboratory safety, efficiency, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory coordination and lab safety.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to travel.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• 5 year's of relevant work experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Experience in respiratory related research.
• Direct experience in human subject's research.