Laboratory Coordinator

Job Description:

Job Description

The Department of Neuroscience at Brown University seeks a full-time Laboratory Coordinator to work in the Wilson Laboratory whose primary focus is on developing innovative biomarkers and in vitro cell models to enhance our understanding of aging and critical neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. The Laboratory Coordinator will be primarily responsible for biomarker analysis, including maintaining patient-derived blood and CSF sample inventories, operating a suite of state-of-the-art biomarker analysis equipment, developing new assays and protocols and maintaining meticulous records. In addition, the Laboratory Coordinator will carry-out functional studies of patient-derived iPSC lines differentiated into cell types relevant to neurodegenerative diseases.

The Laboratory Coordinator will independently run experiments, troubleshoot experiments and help modify existing techniques and procedures. The Laboratory Coordinator will coordinate weekly lab meetings and participate in team data presentation. This position will also be responsible for maintaining detailed experimental records and provide technical support as well as training to other laboratory personnel.

This position has a fixed term end date of 11/30/2027, which may be extended based upon availability of funding.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in life science (neuroscience, biology, or related sciences).

• 3-5 years relevant laboratory experience

Preferred:

• Experience working with cell/ tissue culture

• Experience with clinical CSF and blood sample analysis

• Experience with fully-automated Lumipulse G analyzer and ECLIA/ELISA techniques

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in data analysis and data representation methods using various packages in R.

Job Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in close collaboration with a diverse group of people

• Ability to work independently

• Dependability and strong record keeping

• Ability to collaborate on projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to quickly learn new technical skills

• Ability to actively discuss ongoing work with group members, including during weekly lab meetings

• Knowledge of ECLIA and ELISA techniques

• Knowledge of cell culture techniques

• Basic computing and data analysis skills

Background and education check required.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-11-20

Job Posting Title:

Laboratory Coordinator

Department:

Department of Neuroscience

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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