Laboratory Coordinator II

The Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) at the University of Arizona is searching for a Laboratory Coordinator II to support research in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS. The center integrates the biotech ecosystem with an academic setting to pursue a cure for neurodegenerative disease.

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!

• Assist with orientation and training of staff, students, visiting scientists, and new lab members in application and use of scientific equipment.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the lab, including ordering/procurement of equipment, inventory and maintenance, disposal, and ensuring the lab meets compliance requirements.
• Under the PI’s direction, implement and maintain compliance with SOPs and other regulations to ensure laboratory safety, efficiency, and quality control.
• Provide support in maintaining multiple ticket systems for requests (Facilities management and IT, in addition to computer management of all CIBS workstations).
• Maintain inventory and check‑out of cryogenically stored cells, surplus, and U of A financial asset audit.
• Support and maintain research experiments/methods under the direction of principal investigators, including following animal research protocols, processing biological specimens, performing laboratory assays, and organizing data collection and documentation.
• Maintain research facilities and equipment, and coordinate outsourcing to service vendors as needed.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, assist with service contracts, and make repairs as needed.
• Coordinate storage and shipment of biological specimens and chemical substances, ensuring appropriate handling per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate submission of IACUC, Chemical and Biosafety protocols and maintain laboratory compliance with all University regulatory requirements.
• Assist in meeting the education, certification, and training requirements for all lab personnel.
• Assist laboratory members with performance of basic lab techniques.

• Strong organization and data collection skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• 3 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.

Rate of Pay: $53,039‑$66,299 per year. Compensation is salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE).