Intro Biology Lab Manager & TA Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas at Austin on UT Main Campus is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager for the introductory biology BIO 206L course to oversee daily lab operations, manage supplies and equipment, and supervise undergrad/grad teaching assistants. You will help design and test lab activities to improve student learning outcomes and ensure safety practices are followed.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down labs, maintaining equipment, training staff, and collaborating with the

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

The University of Texas at Austin on UT Main Campus is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager for the introductory biology BIO 206L course to oversee daily lab operations, manage supplies and equipment, and supervise undergrad/grad teaching assistants. You will help design and test lab activities to improve student learning outcomes and ensure safety practices are followed.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down labs, maintaining equipment, training staff, and collaborating with the