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Director of Laboratory Instruction
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St. John’s University . Department: Biological Sciences. Specific Job Title: Director of Laboratory Instruction. Reports to: Dr. Yong Yu, Chairperson, Biological Sciences. Campus: Queens. Job Summary
The Director of Laboratory Instruction works closely with the departmental chairperson and faculty and is responsible for a number of tasks including, but not limited to delivering laboratory curriculum to students, supervising three departmental technicians, assigning and supervising graduate students who are teaching laboratory sections, assigning adjunct professors for laboratory sections, and designing and implementing new laboratory exercises. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Major Responsibilities Include
Supervising three departmental technicians. Supervising and training graduate assistants who teach laboratory classes. Assigning, supervising, and training adjunct professors who teach laboratory classes. Running demo labs every week for BIO 1001L, 2001L, and 3001L. Assisting undergraduate students with registration for laboratory classes. Delivering laboratory curriculum to students and working with the publisher to update and order all lab books for BIO 1001L, 2001L, and 3001L. Substituting for graduate students or adjuncts who are out and can’t teach a lab. Designing, developing, and troubleshooting new laboratory exercises. Planning, organizing, and executing field trips for students in BIO 1001L. Maintaining a good working and safe environment in the teaching laboratories. Maintaining all laboratory teaching equipment and lab setup in good order. Overseeing and coordinating exams, assigning grades, importing attendance, and resolving student issues in teaching laboratories. Helping with technology issues that arise during a lab. Coordinating with students who need to make up a lab. Advising undergraduate biology and pre-health students. Helping to maintain living collections, such as the greenhouse and fish facilities. Working with the Graduate Director to staff labs with students on Doctoral Fellowships and TA-ships, including last-minute changes for enrolled graduate students. Organizing a proctoring schedule for graduate students to proctor biology lecture exams. Uploading all course outlines and materials to each Canvas course for the introductory labs. Up to six concurrent teaching labs are run throughout weekdays in the department. We run 20-30 introductory labs and 18-25 upper-level labs each semester. During F24-F25, 1268 students took BIO 1001L, 2001L, or 3001L labs. These labs serve students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and School of Education. Students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, and Nursing are required to take at least one of these courses. Competencies
Management skills are required to oversee lab instructors and technicians. Organizational skills (maintain schedules and instructor training). Ability to plan and carry out tasks that span multiple weeks (work with instructors to plan labs, some of which require > 1-week advance preparation). Adaptability and troubleshooting ability (for instance, sometimes a multi-day lab prep goes wrong, instructors fall ill, or there are lab emergencies). Observant and attentive, address any issues that come up during labs. Good interpersonal skills, including working with book publishers to create lab workbooks each semester. Proficient in software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canvas. Knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, thermocyclers, centrifuges, etc. Broad knowledge of all areas of biological sciences, including biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, anatomy, genetics, etc. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Canvas. Supervisory Responsibility
The position officially supervises the three departmental laboratory technicians: Louis Bryan, Amila Radoncic, and Natalia Poltoratskaya. It also supervises graduate assistants (Doctoral and Master’s level) and Adjunct professors in teaching labs. This position assists with hiring, assigning, supervising, and training these instructors to teach laboratory classes in the biology department. It focuses on the introductory labs, BIO 1001L, BIO 2001L, and BIO 3001L. It also staffs and oversees all upper-level BIO labs. Work Environment
This position operates in a standard biology laboratory environment and is required to work with biohazardous chemicals and materials as well as standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, and heat baths. This position also operates in general lab spaces with communal equipment for teaching and research, utilizing and maintaining equipment such as autoclaves, ultracentrifuges, -80 freezers, etc. This position additionally operates in a professional office environment and is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, printers, etc. Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; wear personal protective equipment; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move more than 50 lbs. The employee will need to handle, package, sterilize, and dispose of containers for biological and biohazardous waste. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must work with standard laboratory chemicals and reagents. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, etc. Environmental Conditions
The work environment will involve the use of laboratory chemicals, including acids, irritants, dyes and stains, biological materials, and odorous chemicals. The environment will include interacting with sharp containers and biohazardous waste containers. The laboratory coordinator will work with the Environmental Health and Safety office on campus to ensure a safe environment for themselves, instructors, and students. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
This position is full-time. It requires a flexible schedule to coordinate with and support the departmental lab courses. This will generally fall within the confines of Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, but may fluctuate depending on specific lab needs. Required Education And Experience
A PhD in Biology or a related field. Must have biology laboratory experience; previous teaching experience preferred. Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canvas. Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of students, instructors, and support staff. Ability to manage, supervise, and monitor instructors for undergraduate teaching labs. Preferred Education And Experience
A PhD in Biology is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and laboratory teaching experience. Note
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $66,300 - $71,100. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Important Note
- St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer. St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
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Director of Laboratory Instruction
role at
St. John’s University . Department: Biological Sciences. Specific Job Title: Director of Laboratory Instruction. Reports to: Dr. Yong Yu, Chairperson, Biological Sciences. Campus: Queens. Job Summary
The Director of Laboratory Instruction works closely with the departmental chairperson and faculty and is responsible for a number of tasks including, but not limited to delivering laboratory curriculum to students, supervising three departmental technicians, assigning and supervising graduate students who are teaching laboratory sections, assigning adjunct professors for laboratory sections, and designing and implementing new laboratory exercises. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Major Responsibilities Include
Supervising three departmental technicians. Supervising and training graduate assistants who teach laboratory classes. Assigning, supervising, and training adjunct professors who teach laboratory classes. Running demo labs every week for BIO 1001L, 2001L, and 3001L. Assisting undergraduate students with registration for laboratory classes. Delivering laboratory curriculum to students and working with the publisher to update and order all lab books for BIO 1001L, 2001L, and 3001L. Substituting for graduate students or adjuncts who are out and can’t teach a lab. Designing, developing, and troubleshooting new laboratory exercises. Planning, organizing, and executing field trips for students in BIO 1001L. Maintaining a good working and safe environment in the teaching laboratories. Maintaining all laboratory teaching equipment and lab setup in good order. Overseeing and coordinating exams, assigning grades, importing attendance, and resolving student issues in teaching laboratories. Helping with technology issues that arise during a lab. Coordinating with students who need to make up a lab. Advising undergraduate biology and pre-health students. Helping to maintain living collections, such as the greenhouse and fish facilities. Working with the Graduate Director to staff labs with students on Doctoral Fellowships and TA-ships, including last-minute changes for enrolled graduate students. Organizing a proctoring schedule for graduate students to proctor biology lecture exams. Uploading all course outlines and materials to each Canvas course for the introductory labs. Up to six concurrent teaching labs are run throughout weekdays in the department. We run 20-30 introductory labs and 18-25 upper-level labs each semester. During F24-F25, 1268 students took BIO 1001L, 2001L, or 3001L labs. These labs serve students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and School of Education. Students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, and Nursing are required to take at least one of these courses. Competencies
Management skills are required to oversee lab instructors and technicians. Organizational skills (maintain schedules and instructor training). Ability to plan and carry out tasks that span multiple weeks (work with instructors to plan labs, some of which require > 1-week advance preparation). Adaptability and troubleshooting ability (for instance, sometimes a multi-day lab prep goes wrong, instructors fall ill, or there are lab emergencies). Observant and attentive, address any issues that come up during labs. Good interpersonal skills, including working with book publishers to create lab workbooks each semester. Proficient in software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canvas. Knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, thermocyclers, centrifuges, etc. Broad knowledge of all areas of biological sciences, including biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, anatomy, genetics, etc. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Canvas. Supervisory Responsibility
The position officially supervises the three departmental laboratory technicians: Louis Bryan, Amila Radoncic, and Natalia Poltoratskaya. It also supervises graduate assistants (Doctoral and Master’s level) and Adjunct professors in teaching labs. This position assists with hiring, assigning, supervising, and training these instructors to teach laboratory classes in the biology department. It focuses on the introductory labs, BIO 1001L, BIO 2001L, and BIO 3001L. It also staffs and oversees all upper-level BIO labs. Work Environment
This position operates in a standard biology laboratory environment and is required to work with biohazardous chemicals and materials as well as standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, and heat baths. This position also operates in general lab spaces with communal equipment for teaching and research, utilizing and maintaining equipment such as autoclaves, ultracentrifuges, -80 freezers, etc. This position additionally operates in a professional office environment and is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, printers, etc. Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; wear personal protective equipment; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move more than 50 lbs. The employee will need to handle, package, sterilize, and dispose of containers for biological and biohazardous waste. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must work with standard laboratory chemicals and reagents. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, etc. Environmental Conditions
The work environment will involve the use of laboratory chemicals, including acids, irritants, dyes and stains, biological materials, and odorous chemicals. The environment will include interacting with sharp containers and biohazardous waste containers. The laboratory coordinator will work with the Environmental Health and Safety office on campus to ensure a safe environment for themselves, instructors, and students. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
This position is full-time. It requires a flexible schedule to coordinate with and support the departmental lab courses. This will generally fall within the confines of Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, but may fluctuate depending on specific lab needs. Required Education And Experience
A PhD in Biology or a related field. Must have biology laboratory experience; previous teaching experience preferred. Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canvas. Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of students, instructors, and support staff. Ability to manage, supervise, and monitor instructors for undergraduate teaching labs. Preferred Education And Experience
A PhD in Biology is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and laboratory teaching experience. Note
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $66,300 - $71,100. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Important Note
- St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer. St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
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