Lab Coordinator (tick Research Facility) - Huck Institutes Of The Life Sciences

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Live laboratory tick colonies
Genetically diverse tick colonies
Tick feeding procedures
The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for their Tick Research Facility. This role involves managing live tick colonies, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations, and supervising laboratory personnel, while promoting a collaborative and detail-oriented environment

Job Summary

  • The new Tick Research Facility seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to support the maintenance and expansion of live laboratory tick colonies for research on vector biology and vector-borne diseases.
  • Responsibilities include independently managing tick colonies, designing and troubleshooting tick feeding procedures, applying advanced identification techniques, and ensuring compliance with biosafety and animal care regulations.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $56,200.00 - $81,500.00, a robust benefits package including tuition discounts, and requires completion of institutional training in biosafety and animal care.

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The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for their Tick Research Facility. This role involves managing live tick colonies, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations, and supervising laboratory personnel, while promoting a collaborative and detail-oriented environment.

Salary

Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • live laboratory tick colonies
  • genetically diverse tick colonies
  • tick feeding procedures
  • arthropod containment standards
  • biosafety and animal care regulations

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative working relationships
  • environmental sustainability practices
  • conflict management strategies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience working with live arthropods
  • Ability to work under IACUC-approved protocols

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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