Neuroscience Lab Coordinator

Neuroscience Lab Coordinator

Job no: 492820

Work type: Staff - Part Time

Location: On Campus

Categories: Dean of Faculty

Department: Psychology

Campus

Location:

Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 1040 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 20-25 Hours per week (Estimated)

The part‑time Neuroscience Laboratory Coordinator supports the dynamic work of our Neuroscience teaching and research labs. In this role, you will play a hands‑on part in preparing and maintaining laboratory materials—reagents, equipment, and animal care—to ensure smooth daily operations. You will collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate engaging lab instruction and advance research activities. This position also contributes to fostering a safe learning and research environment by supporting coordination of departmental safety efforts.

• Manage Neuroscience wet laboratory spaces, including maintaining and training students on the use of major laboratory equipment, ordering and maintaining stock of supplies and chemicals, and keeping spaces clean and safe.
• Prepare solutions, equipment, and supplies for Neuroscience laboratory exercises and research.
• Assist in the teaching of Neuroscience and Psychology laboratory exercises and mentor students; hold office hours to answer student questions.
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection in the laboratory by working safely, completing appropriate safety training, training students on safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, and maintaining an updated inventory of chemicals and MSDS information.
• Assist the Psychology Paraprofessional and Colony Keeper in the care and use of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, conforming to all animal care and use‑related federal and state regulations as put forth by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Perform and troubleshoot common animal‑model laboratory techniques and protocols (e.g., behavioral testing, perfusions and brain extractions, histological techniques) during the school year and the summer to assist faculty and research students.

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, chemistry, or related laboratory field plus research experience in one or more of these fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic wet laboratory and animal handling skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; a sense of responsibility; ability to manage time and work priorities; ability to work under minimal supervision, think critically and solve problems related to lab protocols and equipment; strong attention to detail and reliability, good judgment and willingness to learn; ability to work with a team effectively.
• Ability to understand complex regulations concerning chemicals, biological materials, and animal research safety.
• Proficient with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.

• Master's degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience working and managing in a research laboratory environment.
• Experience working with students.
• Hardware and software experience relevant to neuroscience research, basic programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R).

• Does not supervise others.
• Position will not drive university vehicles.

• $22.63 to $27.16 per hour

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid sick time – accrual of 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and the university contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

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