Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager for Intro Bio 206L on the UT Main Campus. You will ensure labs run smoothly, manage supplies, and supervise student lab assistants while assisting instructors and shaping future lab activities.

Qualified candidates hold a biology degree, have hands-on lab experience, and can train others in safe practices and standard molecular techniques. Schedule typically 7:00 AM–10:30 PM with some weekends; 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory work experience.
• 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 with lab safety protocols and chemical/biological waste disposal.
• Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a high-enrollment teaching lab course.
• Manage inventory, restock supplies, monitor equipment, and handle biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Train and coordinate undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants; assist students during labs.
• Collaborate with lead instructor to design and test lab activities to improve learning outcomes.
• Set up and take down equipment; organize materials for course laboratories.
• Develop new lab exercises and test feasibility of new protocols; write procedural guidelines.

Skills

Lab supervision

Aseptic technique

Molecular biology techniques (PCR)

Training TA/GT assistants

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biological Sciences

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L**----****Hiring Department:**Biology Instruction Office**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Nov 09, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:****Purpose**Supports the daily operations of a high-enrollment teaching lab course, ensuring that materials, equipment, and spaces are prepared for hands-on student activities. Manages inventory, restocks supplies, monitors equipment, and oversees the proper handling of biohazardous and chemical waste. Trains and coordinates undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants and directly assists in teaching students during lab activities. In collaboration with the lead instructor, contributes to the design and testing of lab activities to improve student learning outcomes. **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. ## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the biological sciences* Minimum of 2 years of laboratory work experience. Undergraduate research experience is 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 and biological waste disposal.* Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.## **Salary Range**$40,000+ ## **Working Conditions**Basic engineering and/or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work. Standard office conditions. May work around chemcal fumes, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity, climbing of stairs, lifting and moving.## **Work Shift**Actual schedule will be discussed during interview and will be variable between 7:00 A.M. and 10:30 P.M. with occasional weekend and holiday work potentially required. Hours based on need and determined by laboratory course scheduling. Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship, on a full time basis for any employer. ## **Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest