Biotech Lab Leader & Practice Professor

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Biotechnology to lead hands-on instruction and manage BTEC labs, ensuring safety and quality across facilities.

The role focuses on curriculum development, instrument operation oversight of LC MS, GC MS, HPLC and qRT PCR platforms, industry partnerships, student mentorship, and program assessment. Non-tenure track appointment with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• More than 5 years’ hands on experience managing and operating BTEC or Biology laboratory courses or equivalent instructional lab programs.
• Demonstrated operational experience running core facility instruments: LC MS, GC MS, HPLC, Cytiva FPLC, ion chromatography, FT IR and related spectrometers, qRT PCR platforms. Unicorn 7 software experience preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience delivering biotechnology or related laboratory courses at undergraduate/graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach undergraduate and graduate biotechnology laboratory courses (wet lab and instrumentation), delivering contemporary, competency based instruction.
• Manage daily logistics, operations, safety, scheduling, and QA/QC of BTEC teaching labs.
• Oversee or actively participate in a central/core facility: Bioreactor operation, operate and maintain instruments, manage workflows, and train users.
• Develop and update laboratory curricula, SOPs, assessment rubrics, and experiential learning modules aligned with industry standards.
• Supervise and train teaching staff, student assistants, and facility users in best practices, instrument use, data quality, and safety.
• Engage with industry and research partners to build internships, capstone projects, and workforce development opportunities.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor students in careers, laboratory skills, and professional development.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Instrument training

Education

Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Biotechnology to lead hands-on instruction and manage BTEC labs, ensuring safety and quality across facilities.

The role focuses on curriculum development, instrument operation oversight of LC MS, GC MS, HPLC and qRT PCR platforms, industry partnerships, student mentorship, and program assessment. Non-tenure track appointment with competitive salary.