Biology Lab Manager

Carthage College • Kenosha, WI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Carthage College Biology Department seeks an 11-month Biology Lab Manager/Instructor to support the operational and regulatory success of the Biology Department. Responsibilities of this role include the management of Biology laboratory spaces, department-level regulatory compliance, purchasing, and supervision of student laboratory assistants. If qualified, this individual may also teach one lecture plus laboratory course each semester.

Requirements

• Bachelor's with 10+ years relevant experience in a biology-related field required for teaching.
• Demonstrated record of biology laboratory management including purchasing, inventory management, equipment maintenance and oversight, and media preparation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance associated with OSHA, EPA, and DNR as they pertain to educational biology laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, student laboratory assistant management, with the ability to recruit, train, and mentor a team of student laboratory assistants.
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, engagement of undergraduate students in biology courses.

Nice To Haves

• Master's level of education in biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental compliance for biology-specific biological and chemical hazards, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and DNR standards for teaching and research labs.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management to ensure departmental alignment with campus-wide chemical hygiene and waste disposal protocols.
• Maintain and update biology-specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal safety audit records.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor student biology laboratory assistants.
• Manage purchasing, accounts, and inventory control for biology-specific vendors and supplies.
• Oversee laboratory preparation for core biology courses and maintenance of teaching lab equipment.
• Represent the department on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level