Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO

Hiring Department:
Biology Instruction Office

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Nov 09, 2026

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose Supports the daily operations of a high-enrollment teaching lab course, ensuring that materials, equipment, and spaces are prepared for hands‑on student activities. Manages inventory, restocks supplies, monitors equipment, and oversees the proper handling of biohazardous and chemical waste. Trains and coordinates undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants and directly assists in teaching students during lab activities. In collaboration with the lead instructor, contributes to the design and testing of lab activities to improve student learning outcomes.

• Researches, procures, and maintains laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Sets up, takes down, and organizes equipment and materials for course laboratories.
• Assists course instructors in developing new laboratory exercises, testing the feasibility of new protocols, and writing procedural guidelines for new exercises.
• Assists course instructors in improving existing laboratory exercises, troubleshooting current protocols based on graduate teaching assistant feedback, and updating procedural guidelines for those exercises.
• Trains, instructs, and supervises student lab assistants and support personnel in the safe use of facilities and operation of all laboratory equipment.
• Provides instructional and technical support for laboratory personnel and teaching assistants.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the biological sciences
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory work experience.
• Undergraduate research experience is acceptable.
• Experience preparing solutions, media, and bacterial cultures.
• Experience with aseptic technique and introductory molecular techniques such as PCR
• Experience procuring and maintaining lab equipment and materials
• Experience and knowledge of lab safety protocols and chemical and biological waste disposal.
• Experience supervising and training others in a work setting.

$40,000+

Basic engineering and/or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work. Standard office conditions. May work around chemcal fumes, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity, climbing of stairs, lifting and moving.

Actual schedule will be discussed during interview and will be variable between 7:00 A.M. and 10:30 P.M. with occasional weekend and holiday work potentially required. Hours based on need and determined by laboratory course scheduling.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
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