Lab Operations Coordinator/RAII

13-Jul-2023

Harvard Medical School

62370BR

Position Description

This position is responsible for serving as the Lab Coordinator for multiple labs in the Systems Biology Department. The role is multi-faceted and requires close collaboration with other members of the Laboratory Operations team. This position reports to the Manager of Research Operations and will perform duties relating to lab safety and lab management in a dynamic research environment. In addition, this position may provide support for our departmental facilities including our aquatics and tissue culture facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures labs adhere to all appropriate safety regulations including - recording and tracking chemical inventories; management of biological and chemical waste; and tracking safety training of lab members.
• Coordinates lab organization, ordering lab supplies, stocking consumables, and shipping biological materials.
• Assists lab members in dealing with various needs as they arise.
• Maintains instruments and schedules certifications.
• Responsibilities may also include some basic laboratory techniques as well as providing support for departmental aquatics facilities and other core facilities.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in science or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of lab experience (relevant coursework may count toward some, but not all, work experience).

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience with safety implementation preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) are required.
• Previous experience with aquatics animals is not required, but is a plus.
• The successful candidate will be a team player with good communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an upbeat attitude who will look at how the labs function and think creatively about how to implement improvements.
• They will enjoy contributing to a range of different projects and helping many different people to achieve their goals.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

May be required to handle a variety of hazardous materials.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.

This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

403112 Research Assistant II Lab

Department

Systems Biology

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

37.5 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Provides on-call support as needed after hours for emergencies in their labs. May need to work periodic holidays or weekends as needed.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.