Lab Coordinator Life Sciences Intermediate Professional Biology
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 42100 - 61000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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POSITION SPECIFICS
An immediate opening is available in Eberly College of Science Department of Biology for a Lab Coordinator-Intermediate Professional. This position will work closely with biology faculty in charge of large multi-sectionintroductory Biologylaboratory courses to lead plan coordinate and implement the preparation required by the course curricula. The Lab Coordinator ensures that all teaching laboratories are organized and ready for each weeks activities. This person may also help lead 1-2 laboratory sections per semester supervise undergraduate wage-payroll assistants and coordinate/schedule teaching resources within a single course or those shared between multiple courses. The Lab Coordinator is expected to help collect feedback from lab instructors and students as well as assist with curricular improvements for both resident instruction and online courses. Additionally the Lab Coordinator working in introductory biology laboratory courses will be trained to help provide care to laboratory animalsand plants and ensure that teaching facilities and employees follow safety regulations.
The candidate must be comfortable with using molecular and microscopic approaches to doing laboratory exercises and will be expected to help maintain cell cultures. These skill sets will be helpful in supporting students in our first introductory biology course our introductory cell and molecular course and our First-Year Research Initiative although supporting any of our introductory biology courses could be appropriate as ideal candidate will also have experience working in a science laboratory environment and have some dissection interpersonal and communication skills are required. Attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision is a must. An interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods is highly desirable.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree 1 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $42100.00 - $61000.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Required Experience:
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