Intro Biology Lab Teaching Assistant & Mentor

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a Lab Teaching Staff position within the Department of Biological Sciences. The role supports introductory biology labs (BSCI 1510L, 1511L, 1512L), designs activities, prepares reagents, and ensures consistent educational quality across sections.

The candidate will mentor TAs and manage course content in Brightspace/TopHat. Responsibilities include teaching multiple lab sections, ensuring safety, handling inventory, and coordinating with course

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Lab and/or teaching experience preferred.
• Able to manage time and plan tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Collaborative and flexible team player.
• Experience with basic cell/molecular biology equipment.
• Familiarity with statistics; R experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement laboratory activities aligned with learning objectives.
• Teach two or more sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory courses.
• Prepare chemical reagents and lab equipment for experiments.
• Manage grades, content, quizzes, and tests in Brightspace/TopHat.
• Maintain inventory of lab equipment and chemicals.
• Schedule office hours and respond to student inquiries professionally.
• Maintain and sterilize lab equipment and spaces.
• Coordinate with department staff on lab space and purchases.

Skills

Time management

Teaching experience

Laboratory experience

Ability to follow instructions

Cooperation and teamwork

Basic biology lab equipment handling

Statistics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Brightspace

TopHat

Microsoft Office

R (statistics)

Job description

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a Lab Teaching Staff position within the Department of Biological Sciences. The role supports introductory biology labs (BSCI 1510L, 1511L, 1512L), designs activities, prepares reagents, and ensures consistent educational quality across sections.

The candidate will mentor TAs and manage course content in Brightspace/TopHat. Responsibilities include teaching multiple lab sections, ensuring safety, handling inventory, and coordinating with course