Laboratory Coordinator (Temporary)

Job Description

Bioengineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Laboratory Coordinator Lead for one year to join their team.

About this opportunity

The Temporary Laboratory Coordinator Lead supports the Facilities Manager in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety oversight of instructional laboratory spaces. This role provides hands-on coordination of lab supplies, equipment upkeep, technical support, and building logistics, ensuring labs run smoothly and safely for faculty and students. The Laboratory Coordinator Lead works under the direction of the Instructional Laboratory Manager, executing established procedures and assisting in the development of new processes as lab and instructional needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Lab Support & Safety Compliance (50%)

• Assist the Instructional Laboratory Manager in developing, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab activities, incorporating feedback from instructors and observations of daily lab operations. 
• Support the implementation of the lab instrument maintenance schedule, performing routine checks, documenting equipment status, and flagging issues that require repair, calibration, or replacement. 
• Provide day-to-day technical support to instructors and students on the safe and proper use of lab instruments, materials, and specialized equipment, including electronic test equipment, prototyping tools, chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, chemical reagents, and biohazardous materials. 
• Assist with training sessions for instructors and students on lab safety procedures and equipment use, under the guidance of the Instructional Laboratory Manager. 
• Maintain accurate inventory records of lab supplies and parts, track usage, and notify the Instructional Laboratory Manager when reorders are needed. 
• Support cost-effective procurement by researching vendor pricing and preparing purchase requests for review. 
• Assist with the proper disposal of used equipment and supplies in compliance with institutional waste-handling procedures. 
• Help gather information on lab needs from instructors and students to inform maintenance, upgrade, and equipment replacement budget planning. 

Building Operations (30%)

• Support administration of access systems for secured spaces in the Foege building, including keycard access, hard keys, and keypad locks, processing access requests and monitoring compliance. 
• Coordinate logistics for surplus equipment pickups and laundry services for research and instructional labs as requested by department personnel. 
• Assist in maintaining reliable processes for mail and package delivery to Foege building offices and faculty labs. 
• Support venue operations for Foege building spaces, including processing event and access approval requests as directed. 
• Coordinate maintenance and work requests with facilities and external contractors. 

 

Building Logistics Support (20%) 

• Coordinate logistics for lab relocations, including scheduling move timelines with movers, facilities staff, and affected instructors/researchers to minimize disruption to instructional and research activities. 
• Conduct pre-move inventory and condition assessments of lab equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure accurate tracking and identify any items requiring special handling (e.g., calibrated instruments, hazardous materials). 
• Develop and implement safe packing, transport, and handling procedures for sensitive, fragile, or hazardous lab equipment and materials in compliance with institutional chemical/biological/radiation safety policies. 
• Coordinate decommissioning, disconnection, and reconnection of lab equipment (e.g., fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, gas lines, electrical systems) with facilities, EH&S, and vendor technicians as needed. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact between instructors, lab staff, movers, and facilities/building management before, during, and after the move to ensure clear communication and timely issue resolution. 
• Ensure required lab surveys and decontamination procedures are completed prior to relocation and reopening. Maintain documentation of moveout activities and ensure required forms and notifications are completed and posted as applicable. 
• Update lab inventory records, floor plans, and equipment location logs post-move to reflect the new lab configuration. 
• Verify that all instruments and safety equipment are properly recalibrated, tested, and operational in the new space before labs resume normal activity. 
• Manage disposal or surplus of equipment/materials not relocated, ensuring compliance with institutional surplus and waste-disposal procedures. 
• Coordinate access and update signage for the new lab space prior to reopening. 

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical/laboratory/public health lab and two years experience as a Research Technologist, or equivalent; OR an advanced Degree in an appropriate scientific field. Professional-level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree. 
• Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions. 

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager

Working Conditions

 

• Work is performed primarily in instructional laboratory and building environments. 
• May involve exposure to chemical, biological, and electrical hazards; adherence to safety protocols is required. 
• May require occasional lifting, moving of equipment/supplies, and building access outside standard hours to support lab or event needs. 

 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$49,500.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$66,408.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Research Tech

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.