Lab Coordinator, Stark Lab
Job Description
LAB COORDINATOR , Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Stark Lab , to play a crucial role in facilitating groundbreaking research programs on cancer immunology and immunotherapy by contributing to research projects and overseeing daily laboratory operations.
- Responsibilities include managing budget, facilities, and supplies; maintaining animal and biosafety protocols; managing animal colonies;
- developing processes to improve laboratory operations; troubleshooting and developing solutions to issues in the lab; overseeing resource allocation for general supplies according to proposed budgets, including maintaining records on spending and working with MIT financial administrators;
- managing the laboratory facility, including procuring and maintaining equipment, inventory, and supplies; preparing shared reagents;
- facilitating laboratory clean-ups and inspections; managing vendor relationships and service contracts; managing lab website, servers, software / licenses, data storage, and workstations;
and performing other duties as required. The successful applicant will have opportunities for career advancement in laboratory management.
The Stark Lab is committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages and values contributions by individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Job Requirements
- REQUIRED : bachelor's degree in a related scientific field; four years' experience working in a research laboratory; experience with management of animal colonies and research protocols;
- strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, time management, planning, and oral and written communication skills;
- ability to promote collaboration / cooperation as part of a diverse team of graduate students / postdocs / research staff;
- budget project management experience; and proficiency with Microsoft Office. PREFERRED : MIT or other academic laboratory operations experience;
advanced degree in molecular biology, immunology, biological engineering, or related field; and experience with / willingness to learn new laboratory management software. Job #23454
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