Administrative & Operations Assistant

Position Summary
The Lai lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a part-time Administrative & Operations Assistant to support various ongoing projects in the lab spanning antibody engineering viral vector engineering and/or bacteriophage biology and gut microbiome engineering. The Administrative & Operations Assistant will aid supporting the non-research operations of the lab specifically in placing orders; updating inventory log with orders placed; helping with procuring vendors on equipment shipping setup maintenance and repair; and organizing/maintaining paperwork such as Safety Data Sheets ( SDS ). Key Responsibilities * Procure lab supplies including preparing order requests and obtaining vendor quotes * Place orders for various materials & supplies * Track orders and maintain accurate purchasing records * Coordinate product returns and resolve delivery issues * Schedule and coordinate vendor visits for equipment calibration maintenance and repairs * Communicate service schedules to minimize disruption to lab operations * Update chemical inventory records * Manage regulatory documentation including Safety Data Sheets ( SDS ) and Certificates of Analysis ( COA ) as needed.