Biology Teaching Lab Operations Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager for the Introductory Biology BIO 206L course. You will oversee daily lab operations, coordinate TA training, manage materials and safety, and support instructor design of activities.

Based on UT Austin Main Campus, this exempt, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with variable shifts to support a high-enrollment lab, and opportunities to influence student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in biological sciences.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience; undergraduate research acceptable.
• Experience preparing solutions, media, and bacterial cultures.
• Experience with aseptic technique and introductory molecular techniques such as PCR.
• Experience procuring and maintaining lab equipment and materials.
• Experience and knowledge of lab safety protocols and chemical/biological waste disposal.
• Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.

Responsibilities

• Researches, procures, and maintains laboratory supplies and equipment. Sets up, takes down, and organizes equipment and materials for course laboratories.
• Assists course instructors in developing new laboratory exercises, testing the feasibility of new protocols, and writing procedural guidelines for new exercises. Assists course instructors in improving existing laboratory exercises, troubleshooting current protocols based on graduate teaching assistant feedback, and updating procedural guidelines for those exercises.
• Trains, instructs, and supervises student lab assistants and support personnel in the safe use of facilities and operation of all laboratory equipment. Provides instructional and technical support for laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in biological sciences

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager for the Introductory Biology BIO 206L course. You will oversee daily lab operations, coordinate TA training, manage materials and safety, and support instructor design of activities.

Based on UT Austin Main Campus, this exempt, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with variable shifts to support a high-enrollment lab, and opportunities to influence student learning outcomes.