Program Coordinator, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases

Program Coordinator, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases University of South Alabama - 4.0 Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Equipment service recordkeeping Physical security incident response Meeting minutes Office supply management Biological safety protocols Employee onboarding Laboratory inventory control Laboratory safety Microbiology Facility security measures implementation Laboratory procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Regulatory compliance Facilities maintenance regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Routine inspections Mid-level Microbiology Laboratory staff training Meeting scheduling Personal protective equipment (PPE) implementation Bachelor's degree Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Incident management operations support Receiving shipments Laboratory standard operating procedures Environmental law compliance support Laboratory preventive maintenance Office supply ordering Full Job Description Posting Details Position Information Position Number 004592 Position Title Program Coordinator, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases - 004592 Division College of Medicine Department 720400 - Microbiology Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking to hire a Program Coordinator, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID). Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Assists with the administration and operation of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID) and its associated biocontainment facilities. Coordinates and documents annual laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, institutional, biosafety, and security requirements; facilitates corrective actions for identified deficiencies. Maintains and updates LID Biosafety, Incident Response, and Security plans and associated records; coordinates drills and training exercises for each. Maintains personnel training records respirator fit-test documentation, and visitor logs/training records. Coordinates onboarding of new personnel, annual refresher training, and facility access requirements for authorized personnel and visitors. Ensures access to the facility and specific laboratories is limited to appropriately trained and approved individuals. Coordinates enrollment of authorized users in Occupational Health Program (OHP) and respiratory protection programs. Manages communal PPE, supplies, and decontamination materials, including PAPRs, scrubs, footwear, towels, and related inventory. Performs routine safety and compliance activities, including eyewash and safety shower checks, autoclave validations, and maintenance of shared equipment records. Assists in writing and/or evaluating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine safety and compliance activities. Coordinates facility maintenance and service requests for laboratory spaces and equipment. Receives visitors according to facility protocols and assist with facility tours as required. Monitors deliveries and aid with delivery/receipt of research specimen shipments. Reports suspicious packages, incidents, occupational exposures, thefts, losses, or releases in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Serves a Building Safety Coordinator and support Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance (SEC) initiatives. Tracks facility-related costs, including oversight of maintenance contracts and other service-related expenses. Schedules LID Oversight Committee meetings and maintains meeting minutes and other related documentation. Orders supplies for shared laboratory spaces and office spaces. Assists with purchasing and budget tracking activities for LID principal investigators (PIs). Assists the LID Director with special projects and performs molecular, microbiological, or laboratory support as needed. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/21/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular