Biology Teaching Lab & Field Operations Specialist

University of California, Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Facilities/Operations Specialist to support EEB teaching laboratories and field courses, managing materials, equipment, and logistics across the Coastal Biology Building and CSC. This role also serves as the primary facilities liaison for teaching spaces, coordinating with campus units to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires journey-level knowledge of biology labs and strong organizational skills, with duties spanning safety training, equipment maintenance,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics through degree coursework.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, sequencing.
• Ability to troubleshoot lab equipment and maintain safety standards.
• Experience coordinating supplies, materials, and teaching resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistic and technical support to biology laboratory teaching by preparing materials and equipment.
• Maintain inventories and order course materials and equipment.
• Coordinate facilities operations for the Coastal Biology Building and CSC campus.
• Onboard new faculty to CBB; liaise with Physical Plant and EH&S as needed.
• Ensure EEB lab safety training and compliance across teaching spaces.

Skills

Biology lab skills

Genomics techniques

Laboratory equipment repair

Lab safety compliance

Inventory management

Facility operations

A/V & IT support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology or related discipline

Job description

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Facilities/Operations Specialist to support EEB teaching laboratories and field courses, managing materials, equipment, and logistics across the Coastal Biology Building and CSC. This role also serves as the primary facilities liaison for teaching spaces, coordinating with campus units to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires journey-level knowledge of biology labs and strong organizational skills, with duties spanning safety training, equipment maintenance,