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.