Biology Laboratory Manager

BJU Staff•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Prepare biology laboratory supplies for biology courses, teach biology lab courses, maintain biology stockroom inventory, and aid in managing the department's greenhouse and serpentarium. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare laboratory supplies for several biology courses, including chemicals, solutions, and equipment Supervise testing laboratory experiments for quality control purposes Place and track orders, receive shipments, and maintain accurate inventories for teaching and research labs Teach biology laboratory courses, including developing of syllabi and developing, delivering, and grading assignments Provide safe learning environment for students in the laboratory Hire and manage student laboratory assistants and coordinate their timesheets Provide student laboratory assistants with training on lab safety protocols and basic lab techniques Ensure that laboratory safety procedures are followed within laboratories and classrooms, including conducting safety equipment checks as required by OSHA regulations Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment Follow hazardous waste protocols and schedule annual disposal pickups As needed, assist faculty and student workers in caring for laboratory plants and animals and in managing the greenhouse Function as a point of contact for the Science Building in case of emergencies Manage the department’s social media platforms, including both Instagram and Facebook Provide general service to the department as needed, including coordinating tours and events REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Possess knowledge of teaching field Effective in oral and written communication Demonstrate excellent communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students and faculty Demonstrate organizational abilities in teaching and classroom management Possess and communicate a Biblical worldview and integrate it into subject matter Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues Professional in appearance and presentation Master's degree preferred Careful attention to detail in carrying out laboratory and administrative tasks An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php ) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php ). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Possess knowledge of teaching field
Effective in oral and written communication
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students and faculty
Demonstrate organizational abilities in teaching and classroom management
Possess and communicate a Biblical worldview and integrate it into subject matter
Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues
Professional in appearance and presentation
Careful attention to detail in carrying out laboratory and administrative tasks
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php ) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.
Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php ).
Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.
Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare laboratory supplies for several biology courses, including chemicals, solutions, and equipment
Supervise testing laboratory experiments for quality control purposes
Place and track orders, receive shipments, and maintain accurate inventories for teaching and research labs
Teach biology laboratory courses, including developing of syllabi and developing, delivering, and grading assignments
Provide safe learning environment for students in the laboratory
Hire and manage student laboratory assistants and coordinate their timesheets
Provide student laboratory assistants with training on lab safety protocols and basic lab techniques
Ensure that laboratory safety procedures are followed within laboratories and classrooms, including conducting safety equipment checks as required by OSHA regulations
Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment
Follow hazardous waste protocols and schedule annual disposal pickups
As needed, assist faculty and student workers in caring for laboratory plants and animals and in managing the greenhouse
Function as a point of contact for the Science Building in case of emergencies
Manage the department’s social media platforms, including both Instagram and Facebook
Provide general service to the department as needed, including coordinating tours and events