Biology Lab Assistant

Southern Arkansas University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,088,156 - 82,782,739; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Biology Lab Assistant to support instructors and students by maintaining labs and ensuring a safe laboratory environment. The ideal candidate should have a background in Biology and experience in lab settings. Responsibilities include preparing labs, maintaining supplies, and supporting community activities. This role offers a salary range of $20.89 - $28.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary coursework in Biology.
• Six months of teaching or tutoring experience in Biology.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with biology staff to prepare and maintain labs.
• Prepare and culture media for lab experiments.
• Assist in ordering laboratory supplies.

Skills

Lab coordination

Biology knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Community engagement

Proficiency with computers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Biology Lab Assistant

The Biology Lab Assistant position provides paraprofessional lab assistance to Biology instructors and students to ensure all laboratory needs are met on time and a safe and efficient laboratory environment is maintained. This position plays a key role in achieving the outcomes of the college strategic plan and master academic plan.

Lab Duties

• Coordinate with biology staff & faculty to prepare, set up & break down student labs, including preparation and distribution of materials; set up and troubleshoot equipment.
• Coordinate with biology staff to establish and maintain highly organized biology laboratories and preparation areas, materials and equipment.
• Prepare, culture and maintain media for lab experiments, autoclave materials, create chemical solutions.
• Assist in the ordering of all laboratory supplies and equipment for the biology department using Workday to ensure adequate supplies and materials are available for all biology laboratory exercises.
• Determine, schedule, and evaluate student worker assignments.
• Support community garden activities.
• Care for live animals and plants, and maintain cultures.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $20.89 - $28.78 / hour; $43,618 - $60,092 / year

Minimum Qualifications (Must be reflected on resume/application)

• Post-Secondary coursework in Biology sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff;
• Six (6) months of teaching/tutoring experience in Biology at the high school level or above;
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Experience in preparing labs.
• Ability to maintain lab equipment.
• Ability to determine accuracy requirements in a laboratory experiment.
• Ability to safely create media and solutions, good general knowledge of biology theory.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Desire and interest to work with community college students.
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, students of color, non-traditional students, and under-prepared students.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

• Monday - Friday;
• Afternoon/Evening shift; work hours depend on class schedules for the semester.
• Some Fall 2025 semester shifts may end as late as 9:00 PM.