Temp Biology Lab Operations Coordinator

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a temporary Laboratory Support Technician for the CIT Division of Math & Natural Sciences. You will manage inventory, prep labs, and support coursework in Biology, Green Chemistry, and Biochemistry programs.

The role reports to the Director of Academic Programs, with onsite work required. Responsibilities include lab setup, prep document maintenance, and collaboration with the supervisor to update lab manuals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant laboratory work experience or relevant educational laboratory experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Basic understanding of common laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, pipettes, etc.
• Record keeping/organizational experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory of assigned spaces (no ordering).
• Provide laboratory set up and support to assigned courses and others as determined by supervisor.
• Create list of tasks for weekly prep assistants.
• Maintain updated prep documents.
• Works with Natural Science Lab Support Supervisor where appropriate to update lab manuals.
• Maintaining lab space readiness/cleanliness; assist with dishes, lab clean up, and chemical prep where needed.

Skills

1+ years of relevant laboratory work

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking a temporary Laboratory Support Technician for the CIT Division of Math & Natural Sciences. You will manage inventory, prep labs, and support coursework in Biology, Green Chemistry, and Biochemistry programs.

The role reports to the Director of Academic Programs, with onsite work required. Responsibilities include lab setup, prep document maintenance, and collaboration with the supervisor to update lab manuals.