Laboratory Coordinator I, Division of Endocrinology

• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Operations Manager, assist with preparing the laboratory for research activities and highly technical experiments in support of active research projects.
• Assist research staff with metabolic studies involving live mice and the collection and processing of tissues from euthanized mice for molecular and cellular analyses, following established protocols and procedures.
• Support data collection activities by assisting with the implementation of established research methods and procedures to promote accurate and timely results.
• With guidance from the Laboratory Operations Manager and Principal Investigator (PI), support day-to-day study coordination and communicate project status, scheduling needs, and operational updates.
• Assist with organizing, compiling, and maintaining research data in spreadsheets, databases, and other data management systems.
• Perform routine data entry and verification tasks to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain laboratory records, protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other documentation in accordance with laboratory, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with monitoring data quality and support efforts to maintain data integrity and accurate recordkeeping.
• Participate in required laboratory and research team meetings and provide updates on assigned activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, researchers, and other departments to facilitate efficient use of laboratory resources, equipment, and shared facilities.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of technical reports, research summaries, presentations, and other project-related documentation for investigators and senior research staff.
• Assist with monitoring laboratory supply inventories and coordinate procurement activities to help maintain adequate stock levels for research operations.
• Support laboratory operations by identifying equipment maintenance needs and reporting issues to appropriate personnel for servicing or repair.
• Perform other related laboratory support and research assistance duties as assigned by the Laboratory Operations Manager and PI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn relevant research techniques quickly.
• Skilled in animal handling and procedures/experimentation on live mice, mouse colony maintenance, and genotyping.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.