Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

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

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Instructional Lab Manager for a high-enrollment introductory biology lab (BIO 206L). You will oversee daily lab operations, prep materials, manage inventory, and supervise teaching assistants, ensuring safe handling of biohazards and waste.

You will assist in designing and testing lab activities to improve student learning outcomes. The role requires a biology-related degree, 2+ years of lab experience, aseptic and basic molecular techniques, and equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory work experience; undergrad 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 in developing new laboratory exercises and testing protocols.
• Trains and supervises student lab assistants and support personnel in safe use of facilities.

Skills

Lab supervision

Aseptic technique

PCR

Chemical/bio waste disposal

Teaching/TA supervision

Inventory management

Solution preparation

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 chemcalfumes, 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

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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