Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

University of Texas at Austin

2d•$40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the daily operations of a high-enrollment teaching lab course, ensuring that materials, equipment, and spaces are prepared for hands-on student activities. Manages inventory, restocks supplies, monitors equipment, and oversees the proper handling of biohazardous and chemical waste. Trains and coordinates undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants and directly assists in teaching students during lab activities. In collaboration with the lead instructor, contributes to the design and testing of lab activities to improve student learning outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the biological sciences
Minimum of 2 years of laboratory work experience. Undergraduate research experience is acceptable.
Experience preparing solutions, media, and bacterial cultures.
Experience with aseptic technique and introductory molecular techniques such as PCR
Experience procuring and maintaining lab equipment and materials
Experience and knowledge of lab safety protocols and chemical and biological waste disposal.
Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.
Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship, on a full time basis for any employer.

Responsibilities

Researches, procures, and maintains laboratory supplies and equipment.
Sets up, takes down, and organizes equipment and materials for course laboratories.
Assists course instructors in developing new laboratory exercises, testing the feasibility of new protocols, and writing procedural guidelines for new exercises.
Assists course instructors in improving existing laboratory exercises, troubleshooting current protocols based on graduate teaching assistant feedback, and updating procedural guidelines for those exercises.
Trains, instructs, and supervises student lab assistants and support personnel in the safe use of facilities and operation of all laboratory equipment.
Provides instructional and technical support for laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.