Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instructional Lab Manager for Introductory Biology BIO 206L at UT Austin supports the daily operations of a high-enrollment teaching lab, ensuring materials, equipment, and spaces are prepared for hands-on student activities. This role 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences.
• At least 2 years of laboratory work 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

• Research, procure, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Set up, take down, and organize equipment and materials for course laboratories.
• Assist instructors in developing new laboratory exercises and testing protocols.
• Assist in improving existing exercises and updating procedural guidelines.
• Train, instruct, and supervise student lab assistants in safe lab practices.
• Provide instructional and technical support for laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.

Skills

Lab safety protocols

Supervising & training others

Inventory management

Teaching lab support

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences

Tools

PCR

Job description

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

Employment Eligibility

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.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the