Full-Time
Laboratory Coordinator
Pan Lab, Huck Institutes
Updated on 9/12/2026
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Compensation Overview
$44.6k - $71.3k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
University Park, State College, PA, USA
In Person
The position is funded for one year; continuation depends on university need, performance, and funding availability.
Bachelor's
Category
 Academic & Institutional Research (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Inventory Management
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Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field is required.
- At least one year of experience in laboratory operations, research administration, laboratory coordination, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for the Intermediate Professional level.
- At least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required for the Advanced Professional level.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment is required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software is required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of university-required background checks is required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of a fast-paced interdisciplinary research laboratory.
- Oversee laboratory security, safety, organization, efficiency, and quality control.
- Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
- Coordinate laboratory space, equipment, maintenance, repairs, and service contracts.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, supply ordering, vendor relationships, and equipment procurement.
- Ensure compliance with university, environmental health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate laboratory budgets, purchasing activities, and research expenditures.
- Monitor spending and work with Huck and College of Engineering staff to reconcile financial transactions.
- Compile funding information and assist with grant proposal preparation and progress reporting.
- Maintain records related to operations, equipment, inventory, compliance, and research activities.
- Coordinate reporting requirements and maintain operational metrics.
- Coordinate research project operations, including timelines, laboratory resources, equipment availability, and logistics.
- Facilitate communication among faculty, research staff, students, collaborators, vendors, and university offices.
- Track project activities and assist with planning to keep projects on schedule.
- Support implementation of new processes and operational improvements.
- Assist with onboarding and training laboratory members on operations, safety procedures, and equipment use.
- Coordinate laboratory schedules and support instructional and research activities.
- Provide operational support to faculty, research staff, graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and visiting scholars.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting federally funded research in an academic environment.
- Experience with laboratory purchasing, budgeting, inventory management, and financial reconciliation.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience assisting with grant proposals and research administration.
- Experience coordinating shared laboratory resources and equipment.
Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university whose mission spans undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
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