Lab Educational Professional-Biology
Lab Educational Professional-Biology
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$ 41139 - 53083
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Job Description
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in biology health or exercise science or related field from an accredited institution is required.
- At least one year of experience providing support for teaching laboratory courses is required.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 30 2025.
- Potential interview dates: Starting the week of July 7 2025.
- Potentialstart date: July 31 2025
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Lab Education Professional
Department of Biology College of Letters Arts and Sciences
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Who We Are
At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery a mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range:$41139 - $53083 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: On-Site.
At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
This position exists to prepare laboratories for classes and to take labs down after class; to calculate and chemically prepare reagents maintain and prepare biological samples and organisms estimate quantities of reagents needed label all reagents and put hazard information on reagents according to National Fire Protection Association ratings and arrange the laboratory so that reagents and/or equipment can be utilized with maximum efficiency. This position also provides IT support to the teaching labs research labs and offices of the biology department.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Laboratory preparation.
- Calculate record and chemically prepare reagents required in the various biology laboratories.
- Set up the laboratory for each laboratory experiment and each laboratory period.
- Review experiments to be used in labs calculate amounts of reagents types of equipment glassware and/or specimens or cultures required.
- Gather and check for proper functioning of equipment that will be used in a future lab and repair or replace if necessary.
- Attach labels to all reagents with proper chemical formulas and hazardous properties and collect all hazardous waste for disposal. Directs inquiries to appropriate offices and facilities.
- Assign work study students duties such as restocking supplies laboratory clean-up and glassware clean-up.
- Inventory of preserved specimens for the Biology Department.
- Maintain and build living and preserved specimen collections for teaching labs and the Biology Department.
- Chemically reduce and/or consolidate like hazardous chemicals attach tags to bottles containing waste listing percent composition and hazard groups for disposal by Public Safety.
- Perform new experiments for possible use in future laboratories and recommend changes in experimental procedure and/or elimination of a particular experiment entirely.
- Provide IT support to the teaching labs research labs and offices of the biology department.
- Maintain laboratories and laboratory prep areas in a clean and organized fashion.
- Purchase supplies and specimens for laboratory sections in a timely manner and communicate delays as soon as they become apparent.
- Be readily available and in person when lab sections are being taught.
- Collaborates with instructors to source new lab materials to meet learning objectives and enhanced existing experiments for teaching labs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
