What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Lab Coordinator position at Actalent?
Are you looking for a way to take the next step up in a Lab? Then I have the position for you! Actalent is actively hiring for a Lead Lab Coordinator who can quickly work into a Lab Manager role with a growing Clinical Research team in Indy!
This exciting new position is open with an because the current Lab Manager was promoted! They are looking to have someone start as a Lead Lab Coordinator while the current Lab Manager is transitioning, and then this role will quickly take over for the Lab Manager. This team is supporting new and innovative research on infectious diseases and works with teams across the US and overseas. They can offer you great training, career advancement, PTO, paid holidays, tuitions reimbursement, and so much more!
Candidates would be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the lab and its personnel based across the globe. That will include study management progress monitoring, site visit reports, quality control of data generated by the lab, and overall support of laboratory testing and assays.
Fundamental Responsibilities:
• Handle administrative tasks such as testing paperwork, submission of annual permits, software licenses and account usernames and passwords. (10% or 4 hours)
• Performs data analysis and assists faculty members with manuscript writing. Present research findings to staff, leadership, and external partners or conferences. (10-15% or 4-6 hours)
• Prepares study-related progress monitoring report for monthly teleconference meetings and on-site visit report with study coordinator for active studies. Troubleshoot communication barriers (technology, email access etc.) with international collaborators. (15-20% or 6-8 hours)
• Organize and maintain clinical samples, inventories, and databases using multiple systems. Quality control of data generated by lab members. Ship samples to collaborators. Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, including coordination, ordering, and shipping for international partner labs. (20% or 8 hours)
• Supervise research technicians and students in standard procedures, methods, and techniques and serve as a resource to laboratory personnel. Orient students to lab and monitor day to day activities and experiments of new lab members. Train lab personnel as needed and ensure laboratory compliance with safety guidelines through the creation, implementation, and enforcement of standard operating procedures. (20% or 8 hours)
• Create and implement/oversee aliquoting schemes; conduct DNA extractions, PCR, and ELISA experiments; and help with cell and parasite cultures. (20% or 8 hours)
Qualifications:
1) Bachelor Degree in a Science field
2) At least 2 years working in a laboratory after or outside of schooling
3) Minimum of 1 year experience with sample management
4) At least 6 months experience overseeing 5 staff OR with research studies
5) Strong communication and computer skills
If you are interested in more details, please apply TODAY! You can also send your resume or questions to ebeam @ actalentservices.com!
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $25 - $28
