Teaching Support Specialist II-’s Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering

Teaching Support Specialist II

This position provides technical support to the Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate laboratories. Responsibilities of this position include managing and maintaining the teaching laboratory facilities and equipment; supporting labs and courses in consultation with BME Laboratory professors or assigned faculty lead; training and overseeing teaching assistants, instructing students in laboratory procedures; providing technical assistance for experiments and projects.

Reporting to the Director of Administration and working closely with BME staff and faculty, the Teaching Support Specialist staff member will provide support to several critical functions in the BME Instructional Lab. This can include but not be limited to equipment maintenance and training, ordering supplies and maintaining the chemical inventory; ensuring the safe operation of the teaching labs through setting up Standard Operating Procedures;

setting up and putting away lab experiments for classes; working with student class groups to support their projects; train students and stakeholders on equipment needed for classes.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years experience in a STEM field, with experience in laboratory procedures and safety protocols, or equivalent combination. Ability to be proactive and independent while working closely in a team environment. Effective communication skills; ability to be clear and concise. Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration. This position is located in Ithaca, New York and requires a fully on-site presence. This role will require occasional weekend and evening work. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January
1. Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.