Lab Manager, Biology Laboratories

Biology Lab Manager

The Biology Department seeks a responsible and skillful Lab Manager for its laboratories. A full-time, 12-month position, the Lab Manager for Biology Laboratories will oversee the laboratory teaching support needs, including specimen preparations, laboratory equipment set-up and lab clean-up.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee biology laboratory preparations, equipment setup and lab cleanup for all biology courses.
• Oversee departmental student lab assistants.
• Collaborates with the lab safety officer to ensure safe lab operations.
• Oversees biology lab equipment and instrumentation. Coordinates appropriate preventative maintenance for departmental equipment (e.g. sterilizer, dishwater, etc.).
• Removal of all biological and chemical waste materials including animal cage bedding and human cadaver waste.
• Aids in care and removal of all live and preserved animals and plants.
• Support faculty in the teaching of laboratories including setup and take down of lab experiments.
• Coordinates the ordering of supplies to support teaching and research in the department.
• Attends and give reports at biology department meetings regarding labs and safety.
• Works with Physical Plant to ensure that Biology labs are in good working condition.
• Drive to obtain items from local vendors
• Completes other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Salary: $50,000 per year