Lab Animal Resources Procurement & Admin Coordinator

Priority One Services; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University’s Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group seeks an experienced Procurement Coordinator to process orders, manage calendars, and support leadership within the department. You will handle travel and purchasing card submissions, enter animal orders daily, and maintain inventory while coordinating events.

The role requires 5–7 years in a similar environment, excellent MS Office skills, and proficiency with PeopleSoft, TOPAZ Elements, and Concur.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of admin or coordination experience in academic/research environment.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and document management.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial System and Concur required or as procedures dictate.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; professional demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Process research orders and purchasing using PeopleSoft and university forms.
• Maintain calendars and travel/expense reports; coordinate meetings and trainings.
• Enter cage cards weekly in TOPAZ Elements; manage inventory and supplies.
• Coordinate PPE, break room supplies, and animal care-related orders.
• Assist with receiving items from docks and organize department documents for audits.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Physical lifting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Concur

TOPAZ Elements

Outlook

Word/Excel/Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Princeton University’s Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group seeks an experienced Procurement Coordinator to process orders, manage calendars, and support leadership within the department. You will handle travel and purchasing card submissions, enter animal orders daily, and maintain inventory while coordinating events.

The role requires 5–7 years in a similar environment, excellent MS Office skills, and proficiency with PeopleSoft, TOPAZ Elements, and Concur.