Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Lab Manager supports daily operations for the high-enrollment introductory biology teaching lab course BIO 206L. The role ensures that materials, equipment, and spaces are ready for hands-on student activities; manages inventory and restocking; monitors equipment; and oversees proper handling of biohazardous and chemical waste. The manager trains and coordinates undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants and provides direct instructional support to students during lab activities.

In collaboration with the lead instructor and course instructors, the manager contributes to the design, testing, and improvement of laboratory exercises and protocols. The position researches, procures, and maintains laboratory supplies and equipment, prepares and organizes materials for course laboratories, and develops procedural guidelines. Work is performed at the UT Main Campus and includes standard office conditions and college laboratory environments, with possible exposure to chemical fumes, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical or mechanical hazards. The schedule is variable between 7:00 A.M. and 10:30 P.M., based on course needs, with occasional weekend and holiday work potentially required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the biological sciences.
• At least 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 laboratory equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of and experience with laboratory safety protocols and chemical and biological waste disposal.
• Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship on a full-time basis for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Research, procure, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Set up, take down, and organize equipment and materials for course laboratories.
• Assist course instructors in developing laboratory exercises, testing new protocols, and writing procedural guidelines.
• Improve existing laboratory exercises, troubleshoot protocols based on graduate teaching assistant feedback, and update procedural guidelines.
• Train, instruct, and supervise student lab assistants and support personnel in safe facility use and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Provide instructional and technical support to laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.
• Manage inventory, restock supplies, monitor equipment, and oversee proper handling of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Directly assist in teaching students during laboratory activities.

What This Job Offers

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