Laboratory Coordinator- AZ- Cardiovascular Science Program

Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating activities in the Cardiovascular Science Program laboratory, which includes assessing and preparing orders of laboratory supplies and equipment, preparing and assisting with student practical labs, maintaining orderliness of lab, supervising and assigning work to work study students, and preparing and reviewing various department and student documents, posters, and presentations. Additionally, the Laboratory Coordinator may assist with compiling, preparing, and supplying student clinical documentation to clinical site coordinators and clinical site credentialing coordinators. The position reports directly to the Director of the Cardiovascular Science Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Cardiovascular Lab activities with faculty, ensuring laboratory meets faculty and student's needs.
• Ensure the lab is well maintained and stocked by assessing and preparing orders for laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Acquire and prepare disposable equipment and blood samples necessary for various laboratory activities to ensure readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare and assist students with practical labs.
• Maintain the orderliness of the lab and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Administer work assignments to work study students, and ensure assignments are completed accordingly.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing various department and student documents, posters, and presentations including coordinating printing posters for professional conferences.
• Perform other laboratory related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree with 2 years of laboratory or allied health experience or High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of laboratory or allied health experience is required. Excellent written/oral communications skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and excellent interpersonal skills are required. Excellent written/oral communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and exceptional interpersonal skills are required.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/40 in one eye, close vision, color vision, and depth vision, especially for microscopes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Wet or humid conditions are frequent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibrations, toxic and caustic chemicals, and fumes/airborne particles.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.