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

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Live laboratory tick colonies
Arthropod containment
Vector biology
** The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State is seeking a motivated Lab Coordinator for a tick research facility. The position involves managing live tick colonies, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations, and providing leadership and training to laboratory staff. **

Job Summary

  • This position will play a critical role in sustaining genetically diverse tick colonies, supporting experimental work, and ensuring compliance with biosafety and animal care regulations.
  • Responsibilities include independently managing and supervising daily operations of multiple live laboratory tick colonies, designing and implementing tick feeding procedures, and applying advanced identification techniques.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State is seeking a motivated Lab Coordinator for a tick research facility. The position involves managing live tick colonies, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations, and providing leadership and training to laboratory staff. **

Salary

Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • live laboratory tick colonies
  • arthropod containment
  • vector biology
  • IACUC-approved protocols
  • biosafety and animal care regulations

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal skills
  • team player
  • collaborative working relationships
  • environmental sustainability practices

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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