Laboratory Coordinator
Laboratory Coordinator
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples. This position will manage operational functions of the Institute of Imaging and Analytical Technologies.
Salary Grade: 14
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Institute for Imaging & Analytical Technologies (I2AT) is a universitylevel research institute that houses a suite of major instrumentation in support of research in life and materials sciences. I2AT is open to faculty staff and students as well as offcampus investigators. These stateoftheart resources facilitate research spawn competitive funding enhance highquality undergraduate and graduate education and promote economic development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform laboratory procedures including sample preparation and analysis in a timely manner in compliance with standard operating procedures.
2. Operate imaging and analytical equipment and ensure proper calibration and routine
maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Manage lab supplies and reagents including monitoring inventory levels and expiration dates.
4. Handle sample receipt and ensure timely analysis.
5. Assist with preparing and updating standard operating procedures.
6. Reconcile lab charges with records and generate invoices.
7. Oversee the development of media and marketing communications for the Institute.
8. Performs related duties as assigned.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for
the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in biology chemistry engineering physics or related field.
Experience: 2 years in a laboratory or clinical setting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working
relationships with a wide range of professionals.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to write understandable technical text for nonexpert audiences.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Job frequently requires sitting reaching talking hearing handling objects with hands.
Job occasionally requires standing stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and light lifting.
Work hours may include nights and weekends.
Vision requirements: ability to see small objects during sample preparation and analysis.
information in print and/or electronically.
Job requires fine motor skills for working with delicate equipment or handling small
components.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: online by submitting a cover letter resume and a copy of your transcript(s). Any social numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
