What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Coordinator position at University of Michigan?
How to Apply
A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below.
Job Summary
The Lab Coordinator will oversee the labs of Drs. Luke Hyde and Christopher Monk, as well as oversee work on the Study of Adolescent to Adult Neural Development (SAND). The Lab Coordinator will supervise research tech/lab manager staff and train new staff and graduate students on data collection. This position will also oversee data collection and organization; organize RedCap databases and organize data sharing and documentation, as well as oversee all study related logistics including IRB documentation, participant logistics (e.g., HSIP, travel, scheduling of participants and staff), and staff training and implementation of study protocols. This staff member will also assist in mentoring of staff, undergraduate, and graduate students on using and analyzing data, as well as recruit and mentor undergraduate students, including those engaged in each lab for academic credit, The Lab Coordinator will also help with financial tracking and planning by coordinating with the business office and other staff to help the PIs make financially informed scientific decision. Finally, this staff member will provide assistance with grant writing, with progress reports, and other grant funding related tasks.
Responsibilities*
Job Duties
Responsible for operation of a specialized area (the SAND grant and staff and study logistics) with two faculty members, which includes operating with considerable latitude in unreviewed actions or decisions. The job duties include:
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The salary range is $56,800 to $71,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.
This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2026.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below.
Job Summary
The Lab Coordinator will oversee the labs of Drs. Luke Hyde and Christopher Monk, as well as oversee work on the Study of Adolescent to Adult Neural Development (SAND). The Lab Coordinator will supervise research tech/lab manager staff and train new staff and graduate students on data collection. This position will also oversee data collection and organization; organize RedCap databases and organize data sharing and documentation, as well as oversee all study related logistics including IRB documentation, participant logistics (e.g., HSIP, travel, scheduling of participants and staff), and staff training and implementation of study protocols. This staff member will also assist in mentoring of staff, undergraduate, and graduate students on using and analyzing data, as well as recruit and mentor undergraduate students, including those engaged in each lab for academic credit, The Lab Coordinator will also help with financial tracking and planning by coordinating with the business office and other staff to help the PIs make financially informed scientific decision. Finally, this staff member will provide assistance with grant writing, with progress reports, and other grant funding related tasks.
Responsibilities*
Job Duties
Responsible for operation of a specialized area (the SAND grant and staff and study logistics) with two faculty members, which includes operating with considerable latitude in unreviewed actions or decisions. The job duties include:
- Independently oversees research staff and trains new staff and graduate students in data collection; manages onboarding, daily workflows, quality control, and cross-project coordination. In doing so, this staff member will develop protocol and procedures for data collection, and suggest options for improving quality, identifies potential problems in protocol and recommends and implements solutions.
- Leads data collection and curation; administers and maintains RedCap databases; manages data-sharing procedures and study documentation (e.g. creation and maintenance of a data dictionary).
- Manages end-to-end study operations, including IRB submissions/maintenance, participant logistics (HSIP, travel, scheduling), and staff training to ensure protocol fidelity. Will oversee all staff on all day to day study operations, ensuring that all IRB protocols are up to date and new issues are submitted with skill and timeliness; will oversee the complex logistics of our study (e.g., making sure staff coordinate flights, hotel reservations, travel logistics for our participants), and will train staff and then shadow them on data collection visits to monitor fidelity with the protocol.
- Provides mentorship to staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students on using and analyzing data.
- Recruiting and mentoring undergraduate students, including those for credit.
- Tracks and forecasts study finances; partners with the business office; consults PIs on budget-informed scientific planning and decision-making.
- Contributes with grant writing, with progress reports, and other grant funding related tasks.
- Master's degree and 4 to 5 years related experience.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Prior experience in research, lab management, and grant submissions.
- Proficiency in experimental design and data collection.
- Supervisory and financial management experience preferred.
- Experience with overseeing and running a very large study that is logistically challenging.
- Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
- Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
- Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The salary range is $56,800 to $71,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.
This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2026.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $56,800 - $71,000