Undergrad Biology Lab Prep & Teaching Support

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Support role within the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division. You will prepare materials, set up and maintain lab spaces, and manage inventories for undergraduate biology and neuroscience courses.

You will also help develop new exercises, train student staff, and contribute to instructional materials while upholding safety protocols in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field required.
• 2–5 years of related work experience in a biology lab or academic setting.
• Experience with model organisms and basic molecular techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for student labs.
• Sets up and maintains lab spaces for daily/weekly exercises.
• Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Mantains cell culture lines and living organisms as needed.
• Assists in developing new lab exercises in biodiversity, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, and developmental biology.
• Trains and supervises undergraduate lab support.
• Assists with manuals, syllabi, and instructional materials.
• Promotes safety and proper operation of equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Stress management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

College degree in related field

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Mac/PC environments

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Teaching Laboratory Support role within the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division. You will prepare materials, set up and maintain lab spaces, and manage inventories for undergraduate biology and neuroscience courses.

You will also help develop new exercises, train student staff, and contribute to instructional materials while upholding safety protocols in a fast-paced academic environment.