Research Coordinator III

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida on the Main Campus in Gainesville seeks a Research Coordinator III to advance gene therapy research, manage regulatory submissions, and oversee complex laboratory operations. You will liaise with PIs, veterinarians, and safety offices to ensure compliance and efficiency.

The role requires coordinating IACUC, IRB, and EH&S processes, maintaining accurate records, and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and two years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating animal research projects and regulatory submissions is preferred.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates research activities and laboratory operations with minimal supervision.
• Manages compliance tasks including protocol submissions to IACUC, IRB, and EH&S.
• Oversees lab budgeting, ordering, and inventory for grant-funded projects.
• Trains staff, ensures accurate record keeping, and supports data organization.

Skills

Plan & organize

Lab SOPs

Training records

Animal care compliance

Mouse/Rat handling

Regulatory protocols (IACUC/EHS/IRB)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Coordinator III

Job No: 541078

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration

Department: 29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY - THERAPEUTICS

Job Description

Classification Title: Research Coordinator III

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description: The Research Coordinator III independently coordinates assigned research activities and laboratory operations, functioning with minimal supervision and exercising independent judgment to ensure efficient and compliant research operations. Positions responsibilities include:

Research Project Compliance and Coordination

Works with PIs and laboratory personnel to efficiently generate and submit protocols and protocol amendments to IACUC, IRB, and EH&S to support research project completion. Liaise with staff and faculty (veterinarians) in those offices to promote efficiency of process to ensure smooth and timely protocol review. Responsible for understanding and compliance with all required laboratory regulations such as ACS, EH&S, IACUC, UF, State and Federal guidelines, maintains accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies such as biological, chemical, and radiation safety policies. Supports submission and compliance of licenses/registrations for substance and materials needed to engage in biomedical research with specific substances/materials.

Laboratory Business Management

Manage ordering processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of grant funding; maintain lab supply inventory to ensure supplies are available for scheduled research projects; researches and evaluates new products, compares and negotiates vendor prices. Orders reagents and materials to support lab operations. Follows-through with procedures required of the University to document and reconcile those transactions, including within myUFMarket and UFGo. Works within the guidelines of the Travel office to book travel for laboratory personnel and generate travel authorizations as needed.

Laboratory operations support and record keeping

Supports the direction of lab staff to aid in experiments to develop and validate new gene therapies to treat diseases of the muscle; trains lab staff in related methods; provides consultation, guidance; provides proper instruction on lab equipment use and maintenance; provides oversight to ensure accurate and thorough record keeping; aids the PI in the organization of data; prepares reports and graphs as requested by the PI.

Animal Care Oversight and Colony Management

Assists in maintaining mouse colony and efficient management of mouse strains, including possibly genotyping of mouse lines. Responsible for performance and oversight of pre- and post-operative animal care as needed, including possibly rodent surgical procedures. Coordinates animal care between the lab and institutional animal care staff as needed.

Expected Salary

$65,000-$75,000

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Proven ability to develop laboratory SOPs for rodent experimentation and care.
• Proven ability to maintaining training records.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with federal and institutional animal care guidelines/policies.
• Proficiency in mouse and rat handling, special injection and surgical techniques, aseptic procedures.
• Ability in crafting regulatory protocols for IACUC, EHS, and IRB, including fluency in goIACUC and LATCH.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of biology, including gene therapeutics, adeno associated viruses (AAV), muscle, immunohistochemistry, PCR.

Working knowledge of laboratory equipment purpose and use, including microscopes, centrifuges, and PCR machines.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Normal Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Additional hours may be needed to ensure the completion of research experiments and/ or to support lab operations and equipment maintenance.

Occasional needs will arise on the weekends requiring attention, especially given the need for this position to support animal care logistics.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close

31 August 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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