SE - Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Biology

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Barry University’s Biology Department invites applications for Laboratory Teacher Assistants at the main campus. This part‑time student‑employee role is performed in person, with a 10‑hour workweek.

Candidates must be an upper‑level undergrad or grad science major who earned an A or B in the subject area and will assist faculty and students with labs, grading, and open review sessions. Responsibilities include setting up labs, maintaining safety and inventory, and coordinating with instructors.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Barry University student.
• Must have earned an A or B grade in the subject area.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Position requires on-campus, in-person work.
• Experience communicating via email is preferred.
• Follow Barry University's COVID-19 policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up the laboratory for each class exercise, including equipment, supplies, and handouts.
• Clean, organize, and properly dispose of chemicals and biohazardous waste.
• Maintain inventory by communicating with instructors and lab staff.
• Attend training on lab protocol, safety, and teaching methods.
• Possibly run the lab in-person for remotely taught courses and assist with remote setup.
• Proctor exams and assist with grading as needed.
• Submittal of paperwork and time tracking in Workday.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Email communication

In‑person collaboration

Job description

Summary

Summary The Biology Department at Barry University is currently accepting applications for Laboratory Teacher Assistants. This is a part‑time student‑employee position at the main campus and placement is contingent upon courses meeting 15 student minimum. This position is to be performed in person. The Laboratory Teaching Assistant must be an upper‑level undergraduate or graduate science major, who has exhibited outstanding competency and/or experience in their content areas. They will provide administrative and instructional support to faculty members and students. Duties will include: assisting with lab preparations/cleanup, grading, and holding open labs/review sessions outside of the scheduled lab time. Must have earned an "A" or "B" grade in the subject area. Positions are assigned for a variety of lab courses including but not limited to: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, General Biology I and II, Microbiology, Botany, and Zoology.

Essential Functions

• Setting up the laboratory for each class exercise, including organization and distribution of equipment, supplies, and handouts.
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper disposal of chemicals and biohazardous waste in the lab following class.
• Maintaining an inventory of required laboratory supplies for specific courses by communicating with the Instructor, Lab Director, Lab Manager, and Operations Manager as needed.
• Attending training programs in which Teaching Assistants learn lab protocol, safety, and apply teaching theory.
• Possibly running the laboratory in‑person for an instructor who is teaching the course remotely, which includes setting up, turning on, and connecting any devices required for remote delivery in the classroom/laboratory.
• Troubleshooting any problems with said devices and seeking help from IT when necessary.
• Provides administrative and teaching support to instructors by discussing and planning lessons with professors.
• Attending scheduled class times to assist with conducting lab activities.
• Proctoring exams and assisting with grading as necessary.
• Preparing a recitation of procedures, experimental objectives, background of applicable topics, and discussion of processes that may occur during a laboratory exercise.
• Possibly assisting the instructor with remote delivery of the lab.
• Timely and accurate submittal of new hire paperwork and hourly time tracking (clock‑in/clock‑out) in Workday.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with students to assist them with the successful completion of their laboratory exercises by acting as a classroom aide and assisting/supervising students with their lab work (in‑person).
• Planning and/or facilitating open lab sessions outside of the normally scheduled lab time (in‑person).
• Assisting with or leading review sessions during and/or outside of the normally scheduled lab time (in‑person).
• Maintaining sign‑in sheets and logs of these session.
• Arranging for coverage during absence.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be a current Barry University student.
• Must have earned an "A" or "B" grade in the subject area.
• Basic computer skills.
• This position requires the employee to physically report to campus and the classroom (in‑person) to assist the instructor with the class.
• The instructor may be teaching the course remotely, but the teaching assistant must be able to facilitate the lab in a face‑to‑face format.
• Experience communicating via electronic mail.
• The employee must adhere to all policies and procedures regarding general safety and the COVID‑19 policies set forth in the guidelines posted on the Barry website: https://www.barry.edu/en/covid-19-information/

Benefits

• Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status.

This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University.

Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations.

Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment.

Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment.

No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

About Us

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence.

Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.

Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.

The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student‑centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life.

The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.