Duke University · 11 hours ago
Lab Administrator
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expDuke University is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. The Lab Administrator role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring safety, and supporting educational activities while fostering an inclusive environment.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain chemicals, solutions, equipment, and materials for laboratory courses and exercises
Oversee daily lab setups, waste collection, chemical labeling, and hazardous material disposal in compliance with Environmental Programs and departmental standards
Monitor lab operations during sessions; troubleshoot technical issues and ensure adherence to safety practices
Maintain, repair, and replace laboratory equipment and glassware; coordinate service and vendor repairs as needed
Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants in proper lab preparation and safety protocols
Create, update, and maintain laboratory manuals and preparatory notes for courses, documenting technical procedures and solutions
Participate in planning and evaluating new laboratory experiments; recommend changes in materials, methods, and procedures to optimize effectiveness
Maintain chemical, equipment, and teaching material inventories across prep rooms and storage spaces; track usage and coordinate timely ordering
Serve as the safety officer for all undergraduate lab spaces; maintain spill kits, first-aid kits, and compliance signage
Assist with prototype experiments, testing of new exercises, and technical support for special projects
Oversee set-up/break-down procedures and monitor quality control for lab exercises
Develop and maintain purchasing processes for lab supplies; liaise with vendors for timely delivery and service
Track and reconcile lab-related expenses with department administration
Support departmental safety and compliance training for students, faculty, and staff
Maintain records and reports on laboratory operations, inventories, and technical manuals to ensure continuity across semesters
Serve as a resource to faculty, teaching assistants, and students regarding lab operations, safety procedures, and administrative processes
Qualification
Required
Work requires knowledge of biological laboratory exercises, techniques and procedures generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program in Chemistry or a directly related field
Work requires 1 years of laboratory experience to acquire skills necessary to develop and implement Chemistry laboratory exercises, supervise and instruct teaching assistants, students and lab personnel and manage overall operations of the laboratory
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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