Lecturer (Lab Coordinator) - Biomedical Health Sciences

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Lecturer/Laboratory Coordinator in the Department of Biomedical Health Sciences will teach Introduction to Microbiology and coordinate laboratories for Introduction to Microbiology, General Microbiology, Bacterial Physiology, Pathogenic Microbiology, and Biochemistry. The role includes laboratory setup and cleanup; preparing media, microorganisms, and solutions; and maintaining and ordering equipment, chemicals, supplies, and other materials. The position also supports the department’s other teaching needs and faculty research, and trains and supervises undergraduate and graduate students and staff. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• M.S. in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• Experience with a variety of laboratory research equipment and procedures.
• High proficiency in aseptic technique.
• Proficiency with computers, especially word processors and spreadsheet programs.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.
• Undergraduate teaching experience; graduate assistant teaching experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Microbiology.
• Coordinate laboratories for Introduction to Microbiology, General Microbiology, Bacterial Physiology, Pathogenic Microbiology, and Biochemistry.
• Set up and clean up laboratories.
• Prepare media, microorganisms, and solutions.
• Maintain and order equipment, chemicals, supplies, and other materials as needed.
• Provide support for other teaching needs of the department.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and staff.
• Support faculty conducting research in the Department of Biomedical Health Sciences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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