Teaching Laboratory Support

Department College Biological Sciences Collegiate Division About the Department Biological Sciences Collegiate Division Job Summary The Teaching Laboratory Support reports to the Senior Instructional Professors and assists in preparing and developing laboratory exercises for undergraduate biology courses associated with the general education (Core biology) curriculum and neurosciences courses for the major. Throughout each quarter, the Teaching Laboratory Support follows various lab protocols, orders supplies for planned laboratory exercises, prepares materials for labs, sets up equipment daily/weekly for use in laboratory exercises, and provides assistance to the team of Teaching Laboratory Support staff as needed in courses other than those specifically assigned. Responsibilities Prepares materials for student labs. Organizes, sets up, and maintains laboratory spaces for daily/weekly laboratory exercises. Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies. Works with other teaching lab support personnel to keep common prep spaces organized and neat. Assists lab director in the development of new exercises for student labs in biodiversity, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, and developmental biology. Maintains cell culture lines and living organisms, for example, bacteria, Drosophila, C. elegans, and Hydra, depending on the course needs. Trains and supervises lab undergraduate lab support. Recommends improvements on existing demonstrations. Assists with creating manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials. Maintains and documents the use of demonstration equipment or materials. Instructs students, staff, and faculty in the operation of laboratory or classroom equipment. Promotes safety in handling equipment and/or materials. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in a biological science or chemistry. Experience: Two years prior work experience in a biological science lab or academic setting, such as a course with lab components, teaching assistantships, internships, and/or any related lab-based activity. Background with molecular and cellular biological techniques, microscopy, and handling live organism cultures. Familiarity in conducting research or working as a lab technician during college could count. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiency in Mac and PC environments. Preferred Competencies Work well with faculty, staff, and students. Handle multiple concurrent tasks in a competent and professional manner while also meeting deadlines. Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually or while taking directions from others. Handle stressful situations. Multitask. Critical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills. Work independently. Attention to detail. Working Conditions Office environment. Fast-paced environment. Lift up to 30 lbs. Push carts with up to 50 lbs. of material. Sit at a computer for 2-4 hours. Periodic walking to other campus locations. Climbing up to 5 flights of stairs. Application Documents Resume/CV, explicitly mentioning what molecular and cellular biological techniques the candidate has experience running (required) Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required) References Contact Information (3)(required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Academic Affairs Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $22.45 - $26.41 The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 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