Laboratory Administration Coordinator II - Department of Psychiatry

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration
Department:29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY

Classification Title:

Lab Administration Coordinator II
Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:

The Lab Administration Coordinator II provides advanced administrative support to the Neurocognitive Laboratory and the UF Center for Addiction Research & Education (UF CARE). Responsibilities include fiscal and equipment management, human participant payment administration, seminar coordination, grant tracking, and support for high-level faculty roles.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating daily administrative operations of the lab, including scheduling, communications, purchasing, travel coordination, and maintaining lab equipment.
  • Managing participant payments and human subject protocols to ensure compliance and fiscal accountability.
  • Supporting UF CARE programs by organizing seminars, preparing newsletters, assisting with grants and awards, and maintaining digital content.
  • Acting as liaison between faculty/lab and internal UF departments as well as external agencies.
  • Provides laboratory support and maintains lab opening and closing procedures.
  • May coordinate the employee performance appraisal by sending reminders and providing other administrative support.
  • Processes and provides oversight for travel authorization and expense reports.
  • Provides administrative support such as maintaining calendars and event planning.
Expected Salary:

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida provides robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family’s financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Staff Retirement Plans
  • Paid Time Off (22 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually)
  • Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Eligible Employer
Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred

Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, website editing platforms, and UF systems (myUFL, UFIRST, etc.).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Ability to navigate complex institutional processes.
  • Initiative and sound judgment in decision-making.
  • Familiarity with academic research settings and confidentiality practices.
  • Comfort with public-facing communication, including newsletters and online content.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following as part of the online application:

  • Cover letter stating interest in the position and qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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