Instructional Lab Manager- Anatomy & Physiology

Job Posting Title:

Instructional Lab Manager- Anatomy & Physiology

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Hiring Department:

Biology Instruction Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Apr 15, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Part-time position that provides oversight and technical support to the faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate course assistants for two undergraduate lab courses: Human Systems Physiology Laboratory (BIO 165U) and Human Microscopic & Gross Anatomy (BIO 446L). These courses are large enrollment lab courses for undergraduate students.

General Notes

The Biology Instructional Office (BIO) is an academic unit housed in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. BIO coordinates the teaching and scheduling of all courses taught by the three Biology Departments: Integrative Biology, Molecular Biosciences, and Neuroscience. BIO also develops the curriculum for entry level Biology and non-majors biology classes.

​Purpose

The Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I position is responsible for the daily preparation of lab materials and experimental set-up for Anatomy and Physiology lab courses BIO 165U and BIO 446L. Keeps labs and storeroom clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Researches, procures and maintains laboratory supplies and equipment. Responsible for setting up, taking down, and organizing equipment and materials for weekly instructional labs

• Trains, instructs and supervises student lab assistants and support personnel in the safe use of facilities and operation of all laboratory equipment. Provides instructional and technical support for laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.

• Interfaces with Environmental Health and Safety, Custodial Services, Biology Instructional Office staff, vendors and contractors. Maintains and cleans lab equipment and lab areas.

• Assists course instructor in the improvement of existing laboratory exercises, troubleshooting current protocols based on graduate teaching assistant feedback, and updating procedural guidelines for those exercises.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; comfort with working independently 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple projects

Salary Range

$40,000+ ($20,000+ prorated based on 20 hours per week)

Working Conditions

• Teaching laboratory environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work Shift

Flexible between 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.