Lab Prep & Teaching Support Technician

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, seeks a self-motivated Laboratory Program Assistant to support teaching and research labs within Biology and Microbiology. This role requires coordinating with instructors, preparing labs, managing supplies, and advancing safety practices.

The position offers a pathway to develop instructional laboratory skills, supervise student assistants, and contribute to a land‑grant mission. Minimum $21.41/hour plus benefits; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by start date.
• Experience with safe lab practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with instructors to meet teaching lab needs.
• Support general lab operations as part of a team.
• Prepare labs, set up materials, and clean tools.
• Maintain lab prep room inventory and order supplies.
• Train and supervise graduate/undergraduate assistants.
• Enforce safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Lab safety

OSHA compliance

Lab techniques

Lab equipment

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, seeks a self-motivated Laboratory Program Assistant to support teaching and research labs within Biology and Microbiology. This role requires coordinating with instructors, preparing labs, managing supplies, and advancing safety practices.

The position offers a pathway to develop instructional laboratory skills, supervise student assistants, and contribute to a land‑grant mission. Minimum $21.41/hour plus benefits; sponsorship not available.