Laboratory Operations Coordinator

Laboratory Operations Coordinator

The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) at Columbia University seeks a Laboratory Operations Coordinator to serve as a primary point of contact for research support, facilities coordination, and general troubleshooting. This role acts as a centralized resource to ensure laboratory operations are responsive and aligned with institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Inventory
• Collect and organize purchasing and vendor data to analyze trends.
• Coordinate with the Columbia Procurement Office on specialty equipment requests and contract reviews.

• Facilities & Space Management
• Track and escalate infrastructure or maintenance issues to Columbia Facilities.
• Support lab move coordination and maintain research space databases.

• Operational Support
• Manage day-to-day research support programs, including emergency backup freezer monitoring.
• Maintain electronic resource catalogs.

• Lifecycle Management
• Facilitate faculty onboarding and offboarding related to lab readiness, equipment, and space.

• Troubleshooting & Compliance
• Serve as a resource to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational policies.

• Other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience plus three years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Experience supporting laboratory operations and research environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment, with the ability to act as a liaison between faculty, administration, and central services.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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