BSL2 Research Resources Program Coordinator

The BSL2 Research Resources Program Coordinator supports day-to-day research operations across BSL2 laboratories. The role focuses on managing scientific equipment, service contracts, calibrations, and research space. This position works closely with investigators and research staff to understand operational needs and help maintain high standards across labs. The specialist reports to the BSL2 Research Resources Program Manager and contributes to smooth, well-coordinated lab operations across campus.

The Role:

• Serve as the main point of contact for equipment management, including sharing, relocation, repurposing, disposal, and related requests.
• Review research and storage space needs and implement plans that promote efficient use of space.
• Use OpenBlue/FM Systems to track research space, occupancy, and equipment.
• Administer the OpenBlue/FM Systems Asset and Space Management Module for Research, including dashboards, graphic views, and reports.
• Manage service contracts, preventive maintenance schedules, and repair requests for scientific equipment.
• Plan and oversee annual calibration programs for scientific equipment.
• Support development of a centralized repository and tracking system for excess consumables, PPE, and other shared items.
• Assist with management of E-Control Systems used to monitor scientific equipment.
• Maintain research operations website content.
• Support lab onboarding and offboarding, with a focus on space assignments, equipment setup, and lab breakdown.
• Use closed-loop communication to ensure tasks are recorded, acknowledged, and completed.
• Provide outreach to research staff to reinforce operational procedures and communicate the purpose and resources of the Research Operations team.
• Track and manage shared equipment and lab resources to maintain standards and correct usage.
• Support research space requests and help optimize space allocations for current and future research groups.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in lab or resource management in a research or biomedical environment.
• Experience performing biological techniques.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of lab methods, scientific equipment, and basic troubleshooting.
• Solid documentation, record keeping, and experience with inventory systems and SOPs.
• Skilled with databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and quick to learn new software, including tools like Asana, Slack, and Google Drive.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across scientific and administrative teams.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks with strong follow-through and attention to detail.

Who We Are:
Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease! Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture with an emphasis on open communication, job empowerment and trust
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for your family (and even your pets!)
• An incomparable employer funded retirement plan with 7% retirement funding starting day 1 (and increases upon years of service)!
• Generous paid time off, with 14 paid holidays including Winter Recess (paid week off the last week of December)
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives & paid prescription drug resources to promote health management!
• On-site gym & wellness programs!
• Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance!
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, continuing education (tuition reimbursement) and leadership programs to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity. Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.