Laboratory Coordinator

Laboratory Coordinator 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Jonesboro, AR Full-time Arkansas State University 418 reviews

Full-time Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff # of openings: 1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with

Experience Closing:

5/12/26 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Veterinary College Lab Coordinator supports the newly established College of Veterinary Medicine (opening Fall 2026) by managing anatomy lab operations, specimen preparation, and educational resources for DVM students, faculty, and research in animal health.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage specimen collection from sources like livestock or equine, ensuring ethical sourcing and transport. Conduct embalming of specimens to preserve anatomical structures for instructional purposes. Development of skeletal models for educational purposes. Maintain equipment, inventory supplies, and documentation; uphold biosafety, OSHA, and institutional standards. Assist with outreach tours to high school/junior high students given throughout the year Disposes of tissues/specimens in accordance with regulatory standards Maintain cleanliness and function of facilities, animal storage areas (cooler, freezers, bone room, stalls, embalming room, plastination area, etc.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities for multi-tasking in a fast-paced academic lab. Commitment to safety protocols, chemical handling, and biosecurity in a research/teaching environment. Works effectively in a dynamic, collaborative academic environment. Communicates effectively across faculty, staff and students. Knowledge of veterinary anatomy of domestic animals.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, or related field. Practical experience in specimen handling and/or embalming. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.