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Laboratory Coordinator (Human Evolutionary Biology)
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator (LC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The LC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members • Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials • Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) • Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. • Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio • Provide support for events led by faculty • When applicable, act as team lead for a small group of Faculty Assistants through a player-coach model • Provide administrative support to all lab members • Assist with purchasing and vendor coordination • Support proposal preparation and grant documentation • Support lab members orientation and onboarding • May perform other related duties as assigned, including sharing responsibility for general administrative coverage such as reception and event support. Working Conditions: • May be expected to work on campus up to 3 days per week. Basic Qualifications: • Minimum of five years of administrative or customer service experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail • Professional written and verbal communication skills • Discretion and sound judgment • Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately • Stakeholder coordination • Ability to directly support multiple faculty simultaneously with a customer-service orientation • Familiarity with higher education, research administration, or academic operations preferred • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion • Ability to work across teams and with a variety of projects and constituencies • Strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Canvas and Concur a plus Certificates and Licenses: • Will require completion of internal financial, procurement, or research compliance training • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity • Other Information: • All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts . Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physica