Biology Department Purchasing & Financial Lead

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University seeks a Technical Purchasing and Financial Coordinator for the Biology Department. You will handle procurement, fiscal records, contract administration, and compliance to support teaching and research activities.

The role requires organization, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate budgets with department leadership. This on‑campus position emphasizes reliable purchasing, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Procure for the Biology Department, identify vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, set up purchase orders, track orders, and route invoices.
• Negotiate with vendors for chemicals, equipment and high-volume consumables to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Maintain chemical inventory and ensure regulatory compliance; coordinate with Risk Management and EH&S; implement inventory and purchasing systems.
• Process honorariums and awards for graduate students and seminar speakers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements for faculty, graduate students, and visitors.

Skills

Record keeping

Customer service

MS Windows

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory / procurement systems

Job description

Texas Christian University seeks a Technical Purchasing and Financial Coordinator for the Biology Department. You will handle procurement, fiscal records, contract administration, and compliance to support teaching and research activities.

The role requires organization, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate budgets with department leadership. This on‑campus position emphasizes reliable purchasing, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting.