Laboratory Coordinator II

Laboratory Coordinator II – University of Arizona

Position held at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS), a hub that integrates the biotech ecosystem with academia to address neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, and ALS.

U of A offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, retirement plans, and access to campus recreation and cultural activities.

• Assist with orientation and training of staff, students, visiting scientists, and new lab members on the application and use of scientific equipment.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the laboratory, including procurement, inventory, maintenance, disposal, and compliance with institutional regulations.
• Implement and maintain compliance with SOPs and other regulations to ensure laboratory safety, efficiency, and quality control.
• Support ticket system management for facilities, IT, and workstation technical needs.
• Maintain inventory and check‑out of cryogenically stored cells, surplus, and university financial assets.
• Support and maintain research experiments and methods under principal investigators, including animal research protocols, biological specimen processing, laboratory assays, and data documentation.
• Manage laboratory facilities and equipment, coordinate outsourcing to service vendors as needed.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, service contracts, and repair needs.
• Coordinate storage and shipment of biological specimens and chemical substances, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Submit IACUC, chemical and biosafety protocols and maintain laboratory compliance with all university regulatory requirements.
• Participate in annual RLSS and bi‑annual IACUC inspections as directed by the PI.
• Assist in meeting training and educational requirements for all laboratory personnel.
• Help laboratory members perform basic laboratory techniques.

• Strong organization and data collection skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning achieved through professional experience.
• Three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with animal care protocols.

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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.