Teaching Laboratory Support

**Department**College Biological Sciences Collegiate Division**About the Department**Biological Sciences Collegiate Division**Job Summary**The Teaching Laboratory Support assists in preparing and developing laboratory exercises for undergraduate biology courses. Throughout each quarter, they will follow various lab protocols, order supplies for planned laboratory exercises, prepare materials for labs, and set up equipment weekly/daily for use in laboratory exercises. They will also assist a team of Teaching Laboratory Support staff as needed, in courses other than those specifically assigned.**Responsibilities*** Follows detailed instructions for setting up and taking down equipment in student labs. Maintains and updates electronic copies of these instructions.* Prepares solutions and 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 biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, and developmental biology.* Maintains living biological materials depending on the course needs, such as C.elegans, Drosophila, etc., including tissue culture of mammalian cell lines.* Trains and supervises undergraduate lab support.* 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:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry.**Experience:*** Two years of experience in a biological science lab, including lab work in internships, research opportunities, teaching assistantships, and thesis work during college.* Background in cell culture, molecular techniques, and laboratory instrumentation.**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, as part of a team, individually, or while taking directions from others.* Handle stressful situations.* Multi-task.* 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)* 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**Academic Affairs**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**37.5**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Hourly

**FLSA Status**Non-Exempt

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