Teaching and Research Lab Support Professional

Position: Teaching and Research Lab Support Professional 2
About the Job

Teaching and Research Lab Support Professional 2

Responsibilities

75% Teaching Lab Coordination

* Provide technical support for Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering undergraduate engineering lab courses. Classes include topics such as fluid mechanics, instrumentation and process control, biomass conversion processes, properties of materials, process engineering, and etc.

* Assist the course instructors with the design, development, and implementation of lab exercises

* Work closely with faculty and instructors to assure safe and responsible use of facilities and equipment, and to assure proper preparation for lab classes and clean-up after each class

* Assist students with data analysis during class; assist with evaluating student work and assignment grading

* Evaluate equipment use, procedures, and supplies for improvement and efficiency of labs, suggest alternative teaching methods and materials in consultation with instructors

* Keep lab/class manuals and lab setup instructions up-to-date and available in close collaboration with instructors

* Keep inventories of equipment and supplies to assure uninterrupted availability of general class materials

* Maintain records of all expenditures for each laboratory class, including supplies, student support, and equipment maintenance and repair

* Coordinate with accounting team for payments, billing and financial reporting

* Ensure that all lab equipment is functioning properly and ready for use prior to the start of each semester

* Work with vendors and University's facilities management (FM) in repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the safe operation of lab equipment; order parts, supplies, and new equipment as necessary

* Ensure safe operation of the lab equipment and conduct of lab exercises; coordinate with the University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) if necessary

* Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement of laboratory and general safety in the BBE Department

10% Assist faculty with research related equipment needs and support

15% Departmental Support

* Assist with departmental events

* Identify and respond to technical and facility issues in the departmental labs and buildings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioproducts and biosystems engineering, environmental engineering, physics, or other related science and engineering field

* Demonstrated competence teaching at the undergraduate level

* Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and staff

* Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple projects or work tasks

* Proven ability to pay attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with undergraduate laboratory teaching

* Experience with facility management and equipment maintenance

About the Department

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (bbe.umn.edu) is an internationally renowned academic unit with the core mission of sustainable use of renewable agricultural and natural resources, and protection and enhancement of the environment.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $28.96 - $29.98 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type:
Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

* Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

* Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

* Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

* Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* University HSA contributions

* Disability and employer-paid life insurance

* Employee wellbeing program

* Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

* Financial counseling services

* Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

* Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

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