Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Follows detailed instructions for setting up and taking down equipment in student labs. Maintains and updates electronic copies of these instructions.
- Prepares solutions, culture media, and performs biochemical analysis using standard biochemical techniques.
- Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies. Works with other teaching lab support personnel to keep common prep spaces organized and neat.
- Assists lab directors in the development of new exercises for student labs in cell biology, biochemistry, biodiversity, and physiology.
- Maintains living biological materials depending on the course needs.
- Trains and supervises lab teaching assistants and undergraduate lab support.
- Instructs students, staff, and faculty in the operation of laboratory or classroom equipment. Promotes safety in handling equipment and/or materials.
- Recommends improvements on existing demonstrations. Assists with creating manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials. Maintains and documents the use of demonstration equipment or materials.
- Instructs students, staff, and faculty in the operation of laboratory or classroom equipment. Promotes safety in handling equipment and/or materials.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry.
Experience:
- Two years prior work experience in a biological science lab, including lab work in internships, research opportunities, and thesis work during college.
- Background in cell culture, molecular techniques, and laboratory instrumentation desired.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
Preferred Competencies
- Work well with faculty, staff, and students.
- Handle multiple concurrent tasks in a competent and professional manner while also meeting deadlines.
- Work effectively with supervision and as part of a team, individually or while taking directions from others.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Multitask.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Work independently.
- Attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Lift up to 30 lbs.
- Push carts with up to 50 lbs. of material.
- Sit at a computer for 2-4 hours.
- Periodic walking to other campus locations.
- Climbing up to 5 flights of stairs.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
- Professional References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
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Pay Frequency
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Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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