Lab Coordinator II, Delaware Biotechnology Institute
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay Grade: 30E
Context of Job:
The Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI) is an interdisciplinary research unit at the University of Delaware. The vision is to create a better future through leadership in life science research. Many of DBIs activities involve molecular and cellular studies of living systems and many but not all of the research activities involve partnerships with other institutions in the region. DBIs mission is to promote research education and technology transfer for biotechnology applications to the benefit of the environment agriculture and human health. DBI staff are committed to being proactive in solving problems serving the needs of the faculty and research groups that rely on DBI and performing all duties efficiently with careful attention to detail and with priority on issues that support the Institutes mission and the team.
Under the limited direction of the DBI Director and the DBI leadership team the DBI lab coordinator is responsible for: (1) managing the Delaware Biotechnology Institutes shared instrumentation facilities which includes over $2M in assets in biochemical molecular cellular plant biology equipment and instrumentation that supports the institutes research and education mission (2) managing the DBI safety/chemical hygiene program for DBI labs and facilities; (3) providing training and oversight of users of DBI resources and programs.
Under the limited direction of the DBI Director and the DBI leadership team the DBI lab coordinator is responsible for: (1) managing the Delaware Biotechnology Institutes shared instrumentation facilities which includes over $2M in assets in biochemical molecular cellular plant biology equipment and instrumentation that supports the institutes research and education mission (2) managing the DBI safety/chemical hygiene program for DBI labs and facilities; (3) providing training and oversight of users of DBI resources and programs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage DBI shared research and training instrumentation located at the Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center and 15 Innovation Way. Support shared life sciences equipment and resources within the center.
- Order receive monitor and maintain all research lab materials supplies and equipment. Oversee installation including arranging for facilities modifications as required.
- Be the primary contact for the use and application of shared instrumentation resources. Develop standard operating procedures and instruct users on proper use and applications of instruments.
- Assist in the evaluation and selection process for major new shared equipment. Solicit input from the DBI research community on instrumentation needs.
- Interfaces with outside vendors and research community to repair replace or upgrade instrumentation.
- Manage service contracts for shared instrumentation. Keep essential equipment under service contract. Make prudent recommendations for cost effective maintenance repair and replacement of instrumentation.
- In consultation with campus Environmental Health and Safety coordinates formal and informal hazard reviews of all research and instructional laboratory equipment and procedures.
- Serve as DBI representative on APBio and 15 Innovation Way safety committees. Conduct quarterly lab safety inspections act as the safety resource for the institute purchase and stock basic safety equipment. Distribute hazard alerts and maintains incident reports. Plan train and maintain equipment for emergency preparedness. Assist DBI research groups with safety inspections and safety planning as well as maintain safety reference materials (SOPs inventory and safety data).
- Respond to emergent situations and communicate with appropriate University contacts including Facilities Environmental Health and Safety and UD Police Department.
- Promote DBI shared instrumentation resources including maintaining up-to-date content of DBI shared instrumentation on website.
- Manage system for multi-user instrument scheduling and appropriate controlled access.
- Provide tours of DBI facilities and orientation for new researchers visitors and guests.
- Assist DBI programs and activities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree Masters degree preferred in a biotechnology related field of science and four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in scientific writing including reports and proposals program development management and evaluation.
- Collegial and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with a diverse community across multiple organizations.
- Ability to think strategically and to recognize new opportunities in-depth knowledge of missions and objectives and programs of federal funding agencies.
- Knowledge of formal and informal educational best practices. Exceptional communications skills including writing and presentation; technical writing and editing for an array of audiences; ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
The University of Delaware is a diverse institution of higher learning, fostering excellence in research. UD has eight colleges, providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional education, serving the local, regional, national and international communities.
