Lab Coordinator


Job Identification: 20232
Posting Date: 05/04/2026, 03:35 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 101 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's 'Great Colleges to Work For'. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University department of Psychology and Neuroscience is seeking a Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator supports the daily functioning of a research laboratory by coordinating operations, managing supplies and equipment, and training new volunteers. This role assists with animal care as needed and develops technical expertise in behavioral, surgical, histological, and analytical research methods. The Lab Coordinator also contributes to accurate data collection and analysis, helping ensure efficient and reliable research outcomes.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and three years relevant work experience are preferred. Additional education or experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily laboratory procedures, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, provide training to incoming volunteers and assisting in animal care when required
  
• As a lab coordinator, the following skills will be taught and proficiency in them expected to by gained
  
  
  • Rodent addiction self-administration and seeking behavioral paradigms
    
  • Intracranial surgical procedures
    
  • Jugular catheter surgery
    
  • Perfusion and tissue collection
    
  • Perform histological and biological assays on tissues collected from experimental animals
    
  • Microscopy
    
  • Record and assist in data entry and analysis using specific computer software programs
    
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
  
• Ability to comply with university policies
  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.


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About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.

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