Lab Curriculum Coordinator I

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Curriculum Coordinator I position reports to the Manager of the Biology Teaching Laboratories. Supports the implementation of labs for undergraduate instruction in molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology, organismic biology, human evolutionary biology and general education.

Requirements

• College background required.
• A minimum of one year of lab experience (relevant course work may count toward experience).
• Knowledge of lab techniques.
• Must be able to accurately perform calculations.
• Must be self-motivated with independent judgment and trouble-shooting skills, customer service oriented, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must also be comfortable learning new lab skills.
• Must be able to act with autonomy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field strongly preferred.
• General lab safety, hazardous waste, biohazard and blood-borne pathogen experience.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team in preparing the lab portion of undergraduate Biology courses.
• Supports multiple courses at a time.
• Collaborates with course instructors and manager to determine all necessary components for safe, effective lab instruction.
• Provides material and technical support for undergraduate experiments, including preparing chemical reagents, media, cultures, and consumables.
• Must be able to accurately calculate molarity, percent solutions, and other formulas as called for.
• Position may require the pre-running of lab procedures and troubleshooting of protocols under the supervision of course instructors or manager.
• Attends lab meetings for course portfolio and acts as a guide for Teaching Assistants.
• Sets up and maintains scientific equipment including microscopes, computers, and audio/visual tools.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction in the proper use of all equipment.
• Provides routine maintenance and arranges for repairs when necessary.
• Maintains clean lab classrooms and properly stores lab components and equipment.
• Purchases chemicals, specimens, and consumable supplies.
• Considers new equipment for student and/or teaching staff use and proposes ideas to the manager.
• Monitors chemical and biological waste and arranges for disposal or decontamination.
• Acts as the lab safety officer for lab classrooms.
• Must attend safety meetings and stay up to date on all lab safety training as determined by manager.
• Preparation of reagents, media, and cultures according to approved protocols.
• Operation of glassware washer, autoclave, and other lab equipment as needed.
• Transport of lab equipment and materials between lab classrooms and buildings.
• Orders supplies for each course as needed as well as general lab/office supplies for Teaching Labs’ staff.
• Performs regular lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintains a history of lab protocols and equipment documentation.
• Anticipates the needs of instructors and uses student protocols to proactively prepare lab classrooms.
• Act as lab safety officer in lab classrooms and be a first-contact for all users.
• Other duties as may be requested by lab instructors and performed with Manger’s approval.
• Makes periodic reports of duties and status to supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED