Job Title

Grant Laboratory Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.54 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator I, under general supervision, supplies, maintains, and organizes laboratory equipment. Prepares materials and trains teaching assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research sessions and coordinates with researchers.

• Coordinates the daily activities in a laboratory, including staff support and quality control.

• Assists in administering the lab software system.

• May assist in managing the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.

• Assists with longer-term lab organizational efforts.

• Prepares and sets up research sessions including drafting protocol, coordinating with IT support.

• Compensates participants for their participation in the research sessions .

• Schedules lab space for research sessions.

• Maintains lab inventory, lab supplies and other research equipment.

• Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.

  This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in a basic science research laboratory under BSL1 and BSL2 safety guidelines.

• Operates lab equipment.

• Performs experimental procedures.

• Collects, and summarizes research data.

• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in conducting research, with lab management, data collection and analysis.

• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with lab management.

• Assist with technical report writing and project research activities.

• Support the PI and research assistants as they conduct their experiments.

• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.

• Experience – One year of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Undergraduate research experience.

• Master's degree in related field with wet lab research experience highly preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications

Ability to:

• Identify, assess, and solve problems.

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated background in standard chemical-analytical laboratory techniques and/or microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry techniques.

• Excellent laboratory, math, data handling and computer skills.

• High level of organization skills and accuracy in working.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None

Physical Requirements – Ability to lift light objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• This is a 1-year temporary grant funded position.

• Future employment may be contingent upon performance and future funding.

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

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• Cover Letter

• At least 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcript(s)

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.

TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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