University of Michigan · 12 hours ago
Laboratory/Classroom Svcs Coor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Michigan is dedicated to serving the people of Michigan and the world through excellence in education and research. They are seeking a Laboratory/Classroom Services Coordinator to oversee laboratory operations, manage course materials, and collaborate with faculty and students to ensure successful lab experiences.
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Responsibilities
Specific Classroom laboratories require the planning, scheduling, preparation, and distribution of materials and equipment, independently or with the aid of student employees. Keep laboratory space and preparation areas clean, usable and EHS compliant. Use precision instruments, autoclaves and dishwashers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators, and more, to accomplish responsibilities
Work with faculty course instructors each semester to determine course needs, while keeping within budgetary limits. Use prepared lab experiment schedules and the University purchasing system to order, track and store course materials, keeping within time and storage constraints. On occasion, the weekly schedule will need to be modified to accommodate early and late hours, or a few weekend hours
Oversee the daily lab operations for one or more courses. Working with GSIs and faculty to achieve successful experimental goals. Troubleshoot problems encountered during lab classes. Assist GSIs in understanding and managing technical aspects of lab activities, accidents, fire alarms or other EHS incidents. This includes assisting with lab schedules to accommodate unscheduled (make-up) lab activities
Regularly revise and update course manuals with information needed for staff to complete course preparations. This includes detailed protocols, lists of lab materials, the storage locations, setup, take down and any technical information
May manage one or more part-time student employees. This includes scheduling, EHS training, work accuracy oversight, lab skill training, and mentoring. This should include skill development with students in lab safety, lab protocols, and work ethics as tools to achieve the successful operation of course laboratory goals
Implement EHS regulations, including the use of PPE, equipment, and hazardous waste collection
An essential portion of this position includes working with faculty, GSI's, staff, and students to organize, as part of a team, the development, communication, and implementation of designated protocols for specific laboratory courses in the Program in Biology, EEB, MCDB, or the Program in Neuroscience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an area of Biology or other related biological sciences
Experience with materials preparation, basic biology methods, chemistry techniques, plus computer skills are required
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, solve problems, and meet deadlines is essential
Must possess strong organizational skills and a willingness and ability to learn new laboratory techniques
Must be a team player with a willingness to work cooperatively to achieve common goals
Patience with people and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, including schedule changes
2-3 years' experience required
Preferred
Master's degree in an area of Biology or other biological sciences
Experience working with the operation of laboratory equipment, including computer software
High level of interpersonal, email, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, flexibility with a work schedule, including brief work on a Saturday/Sunday
The ability to solve problems and independence in meeting deadlines are essential
Experience working with and providing guidance to staff
Hands-on experience with basic lab techniques as well as knowledge of protein, RNA, DNA analysis, microbiology, vertebrate anatomy, genetics, botany, animal physiology, plant taxonomy, Drosophila melanogaster stock handling, or EHS is desirable
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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