Lab & Classroom Support Technician

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Undergraduate Programs in Biology and Neuroscience seeks a lab/classroom support team member to provide reagents, materials, and equipment for undergraduate lab courses. You will work with lab faculty, graduate student instructors, and student lab assistants to support a broad range of biological fields.

This role offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with instructors, and contribute to safe, organized lab operations across multiple courses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related bioscience is required.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• 50%: plan, prepare, and distribute materials and equipment for laboratory courses; maintain clean, compliant spaces.
• Oversee daily lab operations for one or more courses with faculty and GSIs.
• Assist with scheduling and budget-conscious material management; modify schedules as needed.
• 15%: determine course needs with instructors and manage purchasing, tracking, and storage of materials.
• 15%: implement EHS regulations, PPE use, and hazardous waste handling.
• 10%: revise course manuals with protocols, materials lists, and setup/takedown details.
• 10%: mentor part-time student employees and train on lab safety and protocols.

Skills

Lab support

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related bioscience

Master's degree in Biology or related bioscience

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

The University of Michigan Undergraduate Programs in Biology and Neuroscience seeks a lab/classroom support team member to provide reagents, materials, and equipment for undergraduate lab courses. You will work with lab faculty, graduate student instructors, and student lab assistants to support a broad range of biological fields.

This role offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with instructors, and contribute to safe, organized lab operations across multiple courses.