Lab Facilities Coordinator and Instructional Support Specialist

St. Mary; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's College of Maryland in St.

Mary's City, MD, is seeking a Lab Facilities Coordinator and Instructional Support Specialist to coordinate instruction and design for the Principles of Biology first-year labs and to serve as the coordinator for Biology Teaching Assistants. The role oversees outreach, events, and facilities, reports to the Biology department chair, and requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Biology with experience in laboratory safety and handling scientific equipment; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or related field.
• Experience with laboratory safety and equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instruction and design for first-year biology labs.
• Act as coordinator for Biology Teaching Assistants.
• Manage biology outreach, events, and facilities.
• Report to the Biology department chair.

Skills

Lab safety

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Master's degree in Biology

Job description

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Academic Affairs: Biology

Location

St. Mary's City, MD 20686

Open Date

Sep 21, 2026

Description

The Department of Biology at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Lab Facilities Coordinator and Instructional Support Specialist. The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2026.

The responsibilities and duties of the Biology Facilities Coordinator and Instructional Support Specialist will be multifaceted and include coordinating instruction and design for the Principles of Biology first-year laboratory courses, acting as the coordinator for the Biology Teaching Assistants, and managing Biology outreach, events, and facilities. This position reports to the Biology department chair.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary's College is one of the nation's best public liberal arts colleges - ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today's students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or a related field. Candidates with Master's degrees are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in working with laboratory safety, with technical expertise in scientific equipment. Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven attention to detail and organizational ability.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.