Summary

The Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-time Coordinator, Business Operations. This position will provide administrative support to assist laboratory workers in carrying out vaccine related activities for more than 250 Asian and African elephants living in over 40 zoos and sanctuaries in the United States. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, with excellent organizational skills as well as excellent customer service skills.  

Please note, this is a part-time position.

Job Duties

• Prepares and processes purchase orders using Jaggaer. 
• Tracks spending of grant funding. 
• Maintains databases to help organize samples for serology service. 
• Assists with overall laboratory organization.  
• Occasional short distance travel is required. 
• Keeps track of submitted samples and the dissemination of testing results through EEHV website. 
• Assists with orientation and integration of new hires for the lab. 
• Works with department administrative staff to facilitate approvals for volunteers or visiting scientists, and summer students. 
• Organizes lab tours for visiting zoo and wildlife professionals. 
• Coordinates visits to the Houston Zoo for BCM collaborators.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in customer service. 
• Bachelor's degree