Biology Lab Curriculum Coordinator

Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health ins

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for a Lab Curriculum Coordinator I in the Biology Teaching Laboratories. The role supports undergraduate biology labs across molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology and general education, reporting to the Manager of the Biology Teaching Laboratories.

The position involves preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, assisting instructors, supervising teaching assistants, and ensuring safety, quality control, and compliance with waste and biohazard

Qualifications

• College background required. A minimum of one year of lab experience (relevant course work may count toward experience). Knowledge of lab techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field strongly preferred. General lab safety, hazardous waste, biohazard and blood-borne pathogen experience.
• Must be self-motivated with independent judgment and trouble-shooting skills, customer service oriented, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reagents, media, and cultures according to approved protocols.
• Operation of glassware washer, autoclave, and other lab equipment as needed.
• Transport of lab equipment and materials between lab classrooms and buildings.
• Orders supplies for each course as needed as well as general lab/office supplies for Teaching Labs’ staff.
• Performs regular lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintains a history of lab protocols and equipment documentation.
• Anticipates the needs of instructors and uses student protocols to proactively prepare lab classrooms.
• Act as lab safety officer in lab classrooms and be a first-contact for all users.
• Other duties as may be requested by lab instructors and performed with Manger’s approval.
• Makes periodic reports of duties and status to supervisor.

Skills

Lab techniques

Molarity calculations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Autoclave operation

Microscopes

Lab safety equipment

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for a Lab Curriculum Coordinator I in the Biology Teaching Laboratories. The role supports undergraduate biology labs across molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology and general education, reporting to the Manager of the Biology Teaching Laboratories.

The position involves preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, assisting instructors, supervising teaching assistants, and ensuring safety, quality control, and compliance with waste and biohazard