Biology Lab Prep & Teaching Support Specialist

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Support role in the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division. The position assists in preparing and developing laboratory exercises for undergraduate biology courses and neuroscience curricula, manages daily lab operations, and supports staff and faculty.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, stocking supplies, training student workers, and contributing to manuals and safety practices across

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for student labs.
• Organizes, sets up, and maintains laboratory spaces for daily/weekly laboratory exercises.
• Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Trains and supervises undergraduate lab support.
• Assists lab director in the development of new exercises for student labs in biodiversity, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, and developmental biology.
• Instructs students, staff, and faculty in the operation of laboratory or classroom equipment.
• Promotes safety in handling equipment and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitask

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Work independently

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry

College/University degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Mac & PC

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Support role in the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division. The position assists in preparing and developing laboratory exercises for undergraduate biology courses and neuroscience curricula, manages daily lab operations, and supports staff and faculty.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, stocking supplies, training student workers, and contributing to manuals and safety practices across