The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA) brings together key strengths from around campus and the region to address growing needs here in Denver and throughout the nation. Designed to address complex problems in depth, the Institute builds on DUs dedication to the public good by supporting research and scholarship on aging in a variety of disciplines. Lab scientists, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, education specialists, business faculty members, and others are routinely involved. The work of the Institute is truly collaborative work, leveraging the assets of the DU community in the discovery and design of knowledge and engagement across our campus and around the world.

Position Summary

KIHA seeks an experienced Coordinator to oversee their scientific laboratories and assist in daily operations. This is a part-time, temporary position anticipated to begin in August 2025 and end in early summer 2026. Duties include faculty research support, maintain inventory & supplies, administrative assistance, and assisting in daily operations.

The focus of this part-time position is to assist KIHA’s front office and research laboratory including responding to emails and phone messages, coordinating meetings, ordering, and maintaining laboratory supplies, making stock solutions, maintaining laboratory chemical records and updates to laboratory staff. Daily Operations assistance includes processing payables and setting up PO’s, assisting with event planning and execution, and assisting the Director with scheduling and travel needs. This position acts in an independent manner.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and directs the office support activities and facilitates flow of work throughout a dynamic work unit. Develops new processes and procedures as needed.
• Independently resolves issues within the KIHA labs and the Director’s office.
• Reviews sensitive materials and edits content constructively.
• Reception of visitors and answering of telephones.
• Applies extensive knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures to work with Faculty to maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and procedures.
• Independently consults with external vendors to obtain RFQ’s in adherence with University Purchasing Policy
• Coordinate purchases, shipping and delivery for laboratory supplies and equipment
• Coordinate purchases, shipping, and delivery for office supplies
• Support recruiting effort for non-benefited positions; source candidates, interview, select, hire, train.
• Works closely with RSECS Building Manager to coordinate Key and Access Control for Labs and buildings
• Independently facilitates Maintenance and Repair of KIHA tools and equipment
• Independently facilitates Maintenance /Repair/Replacement of Laboratory Equipment. Gathers bids as appropriate.
• Applies substantive knowledge of policies and procedures to act as safety liaison and handles and coordinates on maintenance issues.
• Responsible for Core Equipment at KIHA including scheduling management appointments, negotiating maintenance contracts, and training new students to handle major KIHA equipment
• Responsible for CITI training and compliance of all KIHA personnel
• Keep records of all KIHA students and faculty regarding CITI compliance and certificates
• Ensure that all safety equipment including showers and eye stations are regularly tested and maintained
• Ensure that biosafety cabinets and fume hoods are certified and in compliance with documented standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn new processes and procedures
• Ability to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals including students, staff, and faculty
• Ability to train others in lab processes, procedures
• Knowledge of lab safety procedures
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of DU, systems, and processes

Required Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft office, including Excel and Word
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• One (1) year of previous office experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a laboratory setting
• Must be willing to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or biology related field.
• Familiarity with ASTM/NIOSH/ANSI/OSHA standards for Laboratory applications
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to plan, organize and conduct safety orientations

Working Environment

• The work environment is a university with cyclical periods of increased workloads with the possibility of moderate to high stress levels.
• The work environment consists of surroundings with moderate noise levels and frequent contact with electrical devices.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Schedule

Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility within normal operating hours.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 21, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 6.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $22.48-$26.06.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.