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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Biomarker Core Laboratory (BCL) in the College of Health & Human Development has a Lab Coordinator position available. The BCL is a fee-for service facility offering biomarker research support including consultation on study design, preparation and analysis of samples (blood, saliva, urine, etc), and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational activities in medical sciences research or instructional laboratories; provide support services to researchers, faculty, students, and technicians

• Oversee laboratory security, efficiency, and quality control; develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols

• Serve as laboratory safety officer; ensure laboratories are maintained and operated in compliance with safety regulations; coordinate activities with IACUC, environmental health, and other safety compliance officers; maintain records

• Assist faculty and researchers plan labs and experiments; make equipment, material, and supply recommendations; design/develop equipment specifications; set up and demonstrate equipment technology; calculate and prepare chemical solutions; pilot test experiments

• Contribute to research project advancement; collect, compile, and process data

• Compile project funding and sourcing information; develop and maintain source relationships; assist with research and grant proposals Coordinate equipment, supply, and labware purchases, ordering, inventory, maintenance, repair, and storage; secure competitive pricing; reconcile invoices and maintain records; establish and maintain vendor and sales representative relationships

• Coordinate use and reporting of research budget and funds

• Report laboratory use and research progress data, including testing activities and technical issues; write reports and maintain logs

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher, plus three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expertise is expected in two or more of the following techniques: enzyme immunoassays (ELISA), electrochemoluminescence, and kinetic reaction assays and/or multiplexed assays using magnetic beads, polystyrene beads, or MSD platform. Strong communication skills and knowledge of computer