The Department of Earth, Energy & Environment in the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 7 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the position coordinates the laboratory and field operations of the lab so that the lab's research programs run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with university, funder, and regulatory requirements. The position performs and supports technical laboratory procedures, maintains standard operating procedures, sample inventories, and equipment, and plans and coordinates the logistics of domestic and international field programs.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations and Technical Support

- Coordinates day-to-day laboratory operations, including scheduling, workflow, and shared resources, to support the lab's research programs.
- Performs and supports technical laboratory procedures, including preparation and processing of tissue, sediment, and water samples, following established protocols and clean techniques to ensure reliable research data.
- Develops, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with the Principal Investigator to ensure consistency of practice across lab members.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments, troubleshoots problems, and arranges calibration, servicing, and repairs with vendors.
- Maintains sample inventories, archives, and chain-of-custody records, including receiving and logging samples from external collaborators.
- Maintains the lab's chemical inventory, coordinates hazardous waste disposal,



and keeps laboratory safety documentation and training records current.
- Maintains the lab's website, including member profiles and publication lists, to communicate the lab's research.

Field Research and Logistics

- Plans and coordinates logistics for domestic and international field programs, including remote locations, by arranging travel, accommodation, aircraft and helicopter charters, equipment, and supplies.
- Coordinates research and collection permits with provincial agencies and land managers, and ensures field activities comply with permit conditions.
- Completes the University's Field Safety Standard requirements, including pre-trip planning, hazard assessments, and post-trip debriefs, to ensure field work is conducted safely.
- Coordinates with Risk Management and Insurance on insurance and contract requirements for field activities and contractors.
- Arranges domestic and international shipment of samples and equipment, including coordination with carriers and compliance with shipping and dangerous goods requirements.
- Contributes to data management, analysis, figures, reports, and presentations that support publications and grant reporting.

Procurement and Research Administration

- Purchases laboratory and field supplies and equipment through the University's procurement systems, including obtaining quotes, comparing price and availability, and managing back-orders, returns,



and reorders.
- Creates and manages purchase orders for domestic and international suppliers and subcontractors, and resolves supplier setup and payment issues with Supply Chain Management.
- Tracks expenditures across multiple research grants and liaises with Research Accounting to ensure expenses are eligible and charged to the correct accounts.
- Assists the Principal Investigator in preparing technical and financial documentation and other deliverables required by funding agencies and collaborators.

Training and Research Team Support

- Trains and provides guidance to graduate students, undergraduate students, and recent lab members on laboratory techniques, equipment, field protocols, and safety procedures.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for lab members on operational matters, and coordinates onboarding of new lab members.
- Contributes to project planning with the Principal Investigator by developing timelines, identifying resource needs, and tracking progress against project goals.

Qualifications / Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (Ecology), Environmental Science, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field is an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a research laboratory and/or field research setting.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Experience preparing and processing biological and environmental samples (e.g., tissue, sediment, water) using established laboratory protocols, including clean techniques to prevent sample contamination.
- Experience planning and coordinating field research, includi

📌 Laboratory Coordinator, Earth, Energy (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary