Coord,Lecture Demonstration - Biology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology invites applications for a Coordinator of Lecture Demonstration in Microbiology. This position supports laboratory instruction for BIOL 2305 (Microbiology for Health Science Majors) and BIOL 352L (Microbiology for Biology Majors), which serve up to 674 students annually across multiple sections. Under general supervision, the Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the microbiology teaching lab preparation area. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining laboratory materials (including biological reagents, chemical solutions, and live bacterial cultures), coordinating lab setup and teardown, and supporting the development and implementation of laboratory exercises and demonstrations in collaboration with course instructors. The Coordinator maintains laboratory equipment, manages inventory and records, and ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and biohazard regulations, including Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) standards. This role also supports instructional activities and demonstrations as needed. Additional duties may be assigned in support of the Department of Biology’s mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, or biology with microbiology training
Experience working in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment
Experience maintaining microbiological cultures and preparing growth media and reagents
Knowledge of microbiological techniques, assays, and laboratory procedures
Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, including microscopes and related instructional tools
Ability to coordinate and support multiple laboratory sections in an undergraduate teaching environment with large enrollments
Interest and experience in developing, implementing, and refining laboratory exercises and instructional demonstrations
Experience managing laboratory inventory, databases, and computerized record-keeping systems
Experience supporting or maintaining instructional websites or digital course materials
Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, hazardous materials handling, and compliance standards
Ability to analyze operational needs, organize workflows, and manage multiple priorities in a teaching lab setting

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the microbiology teaching lab preparation area.
Prepares and maintains laboratory materials, including biological reagents, chemical solutions, and live bacterial cultures.
Coordinates lab setup and teardown.
Supports the development and implementation of laboratory exercises and demonstrations in collaboration with course instructors.
Maintains laboratory equipment.
Manages inventory and records.
Ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and biohazard regulations, including Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) standards.
Supports instructional activities and demonstrations as needed.
Additional duties may be assigned in support of the Department of Biology’s mission.