Biology Lab Operations & Prep Specialist

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician in the CIT Division of Math & Natural Sciences for a temporary position ending December 20, 2026, with potential extension to May 15, 2027 depending on staffing availability.

The role performs operational activities in an instructional laboratory and provides assistance to support daily operation, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, materials, and instrumentation to support the laboratory curriculum.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant laboratory work experience or relevant educational laboratory experience
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Familiarity with laboratory safety policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of common laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, pipettes, etc
• Record keeping/organizational experience

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory of assigned spaces (no ordering).
• Provide laboratory set up and support to assigned courses and others as determined by supervisor.
• Create list of tasks for weekly prep assistants.
• Maintain updated prep documents.
• Works with Natural Science Lab Support Supervisor where appropriate to update lab manuals.
• Maintaining lab space readiness/cleanliness; assist with dishes, lab clean up, and chemical prep where needed.
• No instruction will take place

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician in the CIT Division of Math & Natural Sciences for a temporary position ending December 20, 2026, with potential extension to May 15, 2027 depending on staffing availability.

The role performs operational activities in an instructional laboratory and provides assistance to support daily operation, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, materials, and instrumentation to support the laboratory curriculum.