WS - Microbiology Teaching Assistant

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Pikeville seeks a Microbiology Teaching Assistant to support microbiology labs, assist in instruction, and help maintain a safe, organized lab environment. The role involves preparing materials, grading student work, and ensuring compliance with lab safety policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with BMS 273/BIO 350 labs, supervising sessions when needed, and helping with demonstrations. The position is part-time with flexible hours and requires current student status at UPIKE.

Formación

• Must be a current University of Pikeville student in good standing.
• Completion of BIO 350 with a grade of C or better is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation and instruction of microbiology labs and support students and faculty.
• Assist with grading and instruction for microbiology labs, evaluate reports, and assist in practical exams.
• Distribute and collect laboratory session materials.
• Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and communication about schedule changes.
• Maintain appropriate attire and use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform general lab upkeep including cleaning, autoclaving waste, maintaining inventory, and deliveries retrieval.
• Perform other duties as assigned by microbiology instructor.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Community Transformation

Educación

UPIKE student in good standing

BIO 350 completion

Descripción del empleo

MICROBIOLOGY TEACHING ASSISTANT

Division: CAS Department: Biology Experience: Mid-level

Job Code: IWSMICROBIOTA Supervisor/Reports To: Tina Ousley

Assist in preparation and instruction of microbiology labs, supporting students and faculty. Duties include setting up materials, grading, and maintaining laboratory safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Complete protocols and master lab-related skills like preparing materials accurately weighing and measuring reagents for making liquid and/or solid culture media, growing bacteria on solid or liquid media, storing temperature-sensitive items appropriately until needed, and managing lab tasks – T, CT, P

• Assist with grading and instruction for BMS 273 and/or BIO 350 microbiology labs, including, evaluate student laboratory reports, assist in preparation and implementation of laboratory practical exam, be present to assist with laboratory sessions. Supervise some laboratory sessions if comfortable along with perform demonstrations of techniques and give directions to students– C, L, CT
• Distribute and collect laboratory session materials – C, TW
• Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and communication about schedule changes – P
• Maintain appropriate attire and use of personal protective equipment – P
• Perform general lab upkeep including cleaning, autoclaving waste, maintaining inventory, and retrieving deliveries – TW, P, C
• Perform other duties as assigned by microbiology instructor – P, TW

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self-Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Education Requirements: Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing. Completion of BIO 350 with a grade of C or better is required.

Preferred Skills: Word, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: T, R, hours vary depending on workload.

Work Conditions: Odors/Smoke, Machinery, Live microorganisms, flame, chemical agents

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Standing

Number of Positions: 1 - 2

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Location: Armington 111

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.