Laboratory Coordinator I, ADAMO Lab

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I to support the ADAMO Lab, a visual perception lab focusing on visual search and medical image interpretation. You will help design and run experiments, manage data, and maintain equipment including EEG and eye-tracking systems.

This full-time role requires coordination, IRB tasks, travel for data collection (domestic and international), and a valid passport. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain passport for travel.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving per university policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, and run experiments; data collection and management.
• Prepare IRB protocols and maintain lab documentation.
• Manage lab scheduling, inventories, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

HTML/JavaScript

Shell scripting

Experimental design

Statistics

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Arizona's Attention Detection and Medical Observation (ADAMO) Lab invites you to apply for the role of Laboratory Coordinator I. The ADAMO Lab is a visual perception lab with a current focus on visual search and medical image perception (e.g., how a radiologist finds and recognizes signs of cancer in an X-ray). In this role, you will be responsible for administrative and operational tasks involved in lab management, including assisting with the coordination, design, and/or running of experiments; designing, modifying, and/or adapting programs and experiments in support of the lab’s research; planning, developing, and formulating procedures; and operating, calibrating, and conducting performance checks on laboratory equipment, including electroencephalogram (EEG) systems, eye-tracking equipment, medical monitors, and general computer equipment. The lab is in the Departments of Psychology and Medical Imaging. The research will explore questions related to expertise (e.g., comparing students to radiologists when searching for signs of cancer) and how new search technology (e.g., 3D search and artificial intelligence) affect search performance.

Research activities may require local, domestic, and international travel; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active passport.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the coordinating, design, and/or running of experiments:

• Provides assistance in the coordination of programs and projects.
• Receives direction and guidance from a supervisor to perform assigned work.
• May participate with senior professionals on projects and tasks.
• Data collection.
• Data management.
• Preparation and ongoing maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Takes meeting notes.

Designs, modifies, and/or adapts unique, one-of-a-kind systems in support of research:

• Revises and implements policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of the laboratory or field research operation and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards.
• Creates and manages laboratory documentation.
• Manages workflow systems.
• Assists with workspace and equipment organization and cleanliness.
• Manages lab scheduling and calendar coordination.

Plans, develops, and formulates procedures:

• Coordinates operational activities in a research laboratory or research field operation, providing support services to researchers and technicians.
• Manages the ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, labware, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab or field research.
• Assist with applications and reporting for funding agencies.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and presentation.
• Assist with lab reimbursements.
• Oversees the lab's computational resources, website, and storage within the department's cluster.

Operates, calibrates, and conducts performance checks on highly complex and integrated laboratoryequipment:

• Trains on equipment operation and answer questions regarding experiments and equipment usage.
• Assists in the setup, disassembly, and running of laboratory experiments.
• Travels locally, within the U.S., and internationally for data collection activities. Will need an active passport.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting information to large groups.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with computer applications and programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, HTML/JavaScript, and shell scripting.
• Good planning, organizational, and documentation skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’slicense and abilityto drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for domestic and international travel related to research and data collection activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a research setting.
• One year of relevant work experience.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Research & Lab

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

10/12/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Stephen Adamo, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cognition & Neural Systems
Principal Investigator, Attention Detection And Medical Observation (ADAMO) Lab
[e-mail]

Open Date

9/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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