Lab Coordinator for the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Coordinator manages and supervises the day-to-day operations of the General Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology teaching laboratory programs in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and effective laboratory environment. It is a full-time, twelve-month, renewable, non-tenure-track staff position in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The coordinator supervises teaching assistants, promotes and enforces laboratory safety, and may teach one lecture section as needed. The role also handles academic and administrative responsibilities, oversees the Biology Tutorial Center, develops and evaluates course materials, coordinates instructional activities, and helps maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and chemical inventory. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in biological science or a related field.
• At least 18 credit hours in biology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, search engines, and web-based applications for research, data analysis, and documentation.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, pH meters, balances, microcentrifuges, microscopes, and heating/stirring devices.
• Knowledge of general laboratory procedures, tools, and supplies, including proper handling, calibration, and upkeep of instrumentation.
• Proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System for course delivery, communication, and student assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver instruction effectively and support student learning outcomes.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in biological science or a related field.
• One year of experience managing a laboratory environment.
• Two years of experience teaching undergraduate biology laboratories.
• One year of experience in course development and instructional design, including participation in teaching-related workshops or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teaching assistants in biology laboratory courses, including promoting and enforcing laboratory safety protocols for teaching assistants and students.
• Teach one lecture section as needed, potentially in courses BSC 103, 104, 107, 110, 111, 250, or 251.
• Oversee enrollment and address honor code violations, coordinate ADA accommodations, and provide student advisement as needed.
• Oversee the Biology Tutorial Center, including scheduling and supervising tutors, maintaining the center, and preparing and maintaining required reports.
• Design, develop, and evaluate educational materials for laboratory courses, including quizzes and examinations.
• Conduct weekly lab staff meetings to coordinate instructional activities and logistics between laboratory and lecture components.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and chemical inventory to support instructional needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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