Senior Teaching Lab Specialist — Ops & Safety

Job Title

Senior Lab Associate, UC Clermont College

Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

Senior Laboratory Associate is a full‑time (100% FTE) position supporting the instructional and operational needs of teaching laboratories across UC Clermont College’s Science and Health Department. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is open until filled.

• Laboratory Preparation & Instructional Support
  • Prepare laboratory materials for all scheduled courses, including reagents, solutions, media, specimens, cultures, and equipment.
  • Supporting labs may include A&P, Microbiology, Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Studies, Ecology, and Allied Health (Physical Therapy Assistant and Surgical Technician programs).
  • Set up and break down laboratory exercises according to faculty lab manuals and course schedules.
  • Maintain and catalog bacteria cultures, prepare agar plates and different types of media.
  • Coordinate lab preparation timelines with multiple instructors to ensure readiness for concurrent courses.
• Laboratory Operations & Organization
  • Oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, prep rooms, and shared lab spaces.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and functional lab environments in compliance with institutional standards.
  • Manage chemical and biological waste disposal according to regulations by UC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
  • Schedule laboratory spaces and shared equipment with faculty, staff and department.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including chemical hygiene, biosafety, blood borne pathogens, UC guidelines and OSHA standards.
  • Maintain records of training certificates for all faculty, staff and students.
  • Manage chemical and biological inventories, labeling, storage, compatibility, and disposal.
  • Coordinate hazardous waste handling and disposal per local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Train faculty, staff, and student workers on laboratory safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Equipment & Resource Management
  • Maintain purchasing card and digital records for financial accounts in UC’s Concur System.
  • Order, receive, and track lab supplies and equipment within departmental or grant budgets.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, micropipettes, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Planning, Documentation & Institutional Support
  • Maintain accurate records for inventory, safety documentation, equipment maintenance, and lab usage.
  • Communicate with IT and Facilities departments to solve computer problems and create maintenance work orders.

Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience – or – Associate degree with four (4) years of experience.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years of biology and/or microbiology lab experience – or – a Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology or a closely related field.

• Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

• A cover letter, including a summary of the candidate’s laboratory experience.
• Current resume or CV.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

All applications must include all required documentation. Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.

Salary and hourly pay rate information is based on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, and a generous time‑off policy.

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

Paid parental leave: six weeks for new parents.

Paid holidays: eleven holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off.

Vacation and sick time are provided.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility per the Federal I‑9 process.

UC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

To submit an application, create a profile and complete a job application through the UC applicant portal. We do not consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the recruiting process or to request accommodations, please contact UC HR at jobs.