Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L
Core
Manages daily operations of a high-enrollment introductory biology teaching lab, ensuring materials and equipment are prepared for hands-on student activities while supervising teaching assistants.
Role type
Senior IC instructional lab manager
Builds
Teaching lab environments and protocols for undergraduate biology courses
Domain
Higher education / Life sciences
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, inventory control, biohazard and chemical waste disposal, aseptic technique, PCR and molecular techniques, solution and media preparation, equipment maintenance, staff training and supervision
Preferred skills
Experience designing and testing lab exercises, troubleshooting protocols, writing procedural guidelines
Technologies
PCR, laboratory equipment, chemical and biological waste disposal systems
Responsibilities
Research, procure, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment; set up and organize course laboratories; assist instructors in developing and testing new laboratory exercises; train and supervise student lab assistants and support personnel; ensure safe use of facilities and proper handling of biohazards