Biology Lab Coordinator & Teaching Lead

Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN); University City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Coordinator at Loyola University New Orleans leads and oversees two introductory biology labs (Cells & Heredity and Biology of Organisms) and maintains teaching spaces and equipment for related courses. This role includes revising manuals, coordinating labs, training student assistants, developing mentoring programs, and teaching one section of each lab each Fall and Spring.

The position requires collaboration with the Office Manager and instructors across biology labs, ensuring smooth

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Biology or related field.
• Basic computer skills – use of email, internet, software use including Canvas, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and digital imaging software

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and maintain the core biology laboratories.
• Revise and update core laboratory teaching manuals as needed.
• Recruit student teaching assistants
• Train, and supervise student teaching assistants and new adjunct faculty teaching core labs for the first time.
• Develop a peer mentoring program.
• Teach one section of Cells & Heredity lab each Fall
• Teach one section of Biology or Organisms lab each Spring
• Collaborate with Office Manager to order supplies.
• Oversee maintenance of departmental teaching spaces and equipment.
• Assist with coordination of use and maintenance of department vehicles used for teaching.
• Collegially collaborate and coordinate with instructors of other biology lab courses given the shared nature of teaching spaces and equipment.

Skills

Email

Internet

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Digital Imaging Software

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Biology

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Digital Imaging Software

Job description

The Lab Coordinator at Loyola University New Orleans leads and oversees two introductory biology labs (Cells & Heredity and Biology of Organisms) and maintains teaching spaces and equipment for related courses. This role includes revising manuals, coordinating labs, training student assistants, developing mentoring programs, and teaching one section of each lab each Fall and Spring.

The position requires collaboration with the Office Manager and instructors across biology labs, ensuring smooth