Department
College Biological Sciences Collegiate Division
About the Department
Biological Sciences Collegiate Division
Job Summary
This role requires knowledge and experience in laboratories to train and supervise graduate laboratory tutors, students and staff to operate equipment. Monitors and implements improvements for teaching laboratories, including improving lecture demonstrations and assisting with developing laboratory manuals. Requires knowledge of and experience working with laboratory equipment.
Responsibilities
- Follows detailed instructions for setting up and taking down equipment in student labs. Maintains and updates electronic copies of these instructions.
- Prepares solutions and culture media, and performs biochemical analysis using standard biochemical techniques.
- Maintains inventories of equipment and supplies. Works with other teaching lab support personnel to keep common prep spaces organized and neat.
- Assists lab directors in the development of new exercises for student labs in cell biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, and developmental biology.
- Maintains living biological materials depending on the course needs, such as C.elegans, Drosophila, etc.
- Trains and supervises undergraduate lab support.
- Recommends improvements on existing demonstrations. Assists with creating manuals, syllabi, and other instructional materials. Maintains and documents the use of demonstration equipment or materials.
- Instructs students, staff, and faculty in the operation of laboratory or classroom equipment. Promotes safety in handling equipment and/or materials.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemistry
Experience:
- Two years of prior work experience in a biological science lab, including lab work in internships, research opportunities, teaching assistantships, and thesis work during college.
- Cell culture, molecular techniques, and laboratory instrumentation experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
Preferred Competencies
- Work well with faculty, staff, and students.
- Handle multiple concurrent tasks in a competent and professional manner while also meeting deadlines.
- Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually or while taking directions from others.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Multi-task.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Work independently.
- Attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Lift up to 30 lbs.
- Push carts with up to 50 lbs. of material.
- Sit at a computer for 2-4 hours.
- Periodic walking to other campus locations.
- Climbing up to 5 flights of stairs.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$26.41
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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