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University of Minnesota-Rochester · 3 weeks ago

Laboratory Education Support Associate

Rochester, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $26.44/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Minnesota Rochester is seeking a Laboratory Education Support Associate to assist with laboratory education support services for science-based disciplines. The role involves managing laboratory spaces, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting faculty and students in laboratory courses.

Higher Education

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Gao Thao

Responsibilities

Manage laboratory prep rooms and maintain adequate inventory of consumable and non-consumable stock to meet the needs of the academic and teaching/learning research missions of UMR

Clean laboratory spaces pre and post instruction, teaching/learning research, or other use; including maintaining all aspects of laboratory facilities and associated laboratory and safety equipment

Arrange laboratory materials both for use during and storage between semesters in which the assigned course is offered; organization should be planned such that others can reasonably find the materials in absence of the employee

Responsibilities may be extended to include inventory and equipment in teaching/learning laboratories while ensuring adequate functionality of laboratory equipment

Maintain documentation, keeping notes for lab set up and accurate records of inventory and other documentation

Supervise and instruct student workers as to the proper procedures to maintain safety and compliance

Prepare, draft, review, and/or write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory experiments and activities to ensure accuracy

Procure or assist in the procuring of consumable and non-consumable goods and equipment for laboratory instruction and teaching/learning research needs at the most cost effective price

Determine which media, reagents, specimens, and other materials are needed for each lab period through reading of laboratory manuals and consultation with faculty and teaching assistants in the course

Perform accurate calculations and manipulations to assure correct preparation of the media and reagents, making the media and reagents themselves if appropriate or necessary, assuring adequate supply of media and reagents during the laboratory

Assist faculty instructors in the coordination and management of experiments as necessary or requested

Attend lab meetings and/or maintain contact with faculty members to be able to handle any last-minute changes from the faculty and to instruct others in any new protocols/procedures not familiar to them

Direct and monitor the work performed by student lab support staff; supervision of student lab support staff may be regularly occurring and/or infrequent in nature and usually required less than 50% of the work week

Monitor the labs in order to become aware of issues that may arise and provide timely resolutions

Prepare equipment and laboratory supplies for lecture and laboratory classes and experiments, including mixing and maintaining adequate supplies of chemicals and solutions in predetermined quantities specific to the academic instruction

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesChemical handlingLaboratory safety practicesInventory managementTeam collaborationSupervisory skillsCommunication skills

Required

BA/BS and at least 2 years of related experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years

Preferred

BA/BS with a background in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology

The candidate can demonstrate proven laboratory techniques and has a working knowledge of proper techniques related to chemical handling, storage, and hazardous waste disposal

General knowledge of laboratory safety practices

Proven efficacy in working with a team of diverse backgrounds, age, education, and socioeconomic status

The candidate can demonstrate a strong commitment to the University of Minnesota Rochester's goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate by advancing equity and diversity