Research Program Coordinator

The Opportunity :

The Nichols lab is seeking a Research Program Coordinator who will be responsible for managing daily operations, including inventory, chemical cataloging, animal care, routine experiments, data analysis, and providing oversight to students in the lab.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

Responsibilities :

Assist in scheduling and coordinating in vivo and in vitro experiments, ensuring proper timing for tissue collection, imaging, and molecular assays.

Ensure proper documentation of chemical inventory with EH&S Online system, ensure proper waste removal, purchase supplies to maintain inventory, track purchase orders.

Maintain detailed logs of experimental procedures, animal models, and treatment protocols for reproducibility and compliance.

Assist students with manuscript organization, editing and formatting.

Ensure students are collecting, storing, and analyzing data in a consistent and accurate

Attend scheduled in-person meetings with Dr. Nichols and / or the full laboratory team to provide updates on lab operations, discuss trainee development, and support collaborative decision-making.

Responsible for maintaining copies of data sets for long-term storage.

Timely completion of university and college required trainings and updates.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications :

2+ years of lab management experience.

Bachelor's degree in biology or a similarly related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030 - $60,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers :

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

Education assistance

And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions :

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Medicine (COM) - Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Dean's Office Operations

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8AM - 5 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,038.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

02-08-2026-12-00-AM

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu .

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu .