Biology Teaching Lab Coordinator

Biology Teaching Lab Coordinator

Department: CAS Biology

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,
Ongoing

Salary: $56,000 - $61,000

Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year
2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins
January 14, 2026; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application should include:
1. A current resume/CV
2. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience
meet the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications for
the position
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information

Department Summary
The Department of Biology at the University of Oregon offers
expertise and research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines
including neuroscience, genetics, cell and developmental biology,
evolution, ecology, and marine biology. Our undergraduate
curriculum provides an introductory overview into each of these
areas and provides the opportunity for advanced training and
specialization in particular areas through course work and research
experience.
The research activities of the department are centered in four
separate research institutes. These Institutes bring faculty from
Biology and other departments with biological interests into
contiguous lab space. The University supports interdepartmental
connections among Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Human
Physiology.

Position Summary
The Lab Coordinator is a high-level professional position with
specialized expertise and technical skills that functions as a
subject matter expert to facilitate Biology education at the
undergraduate and graduate student level, in a unit serving over
1200 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate students. This
full-time, 12-month position has primary responsibility and broad
authority for all aspects of the unit's instructional lab prep,
including the health, safety, equipment, and supply needs for the
associated classes. The Lab Coordinator manages two lab prep work
areas and eight Biology-owned classrooms, and supervises 8-12
student employees. The position responds to a broad range of
inquiries and requests from a variety of constituents.
The position reports to the Department of Biology Curriculum
Director, but works independently under minimal supervision to
perform laboratory work, including developing, implementing, and
troubleshooting lab exercises; setting up and maintaining equipment
and supplies for Biology courses; collecting/ordering all materials
and supplies needed for laboratories; and setting up weekly lab
exercises in lab room. The position also assists in
labs/discussions, acts as grader, supervises students in labs,
attends lectures, prepares materials for classes, assists on field
trips, and works closely with the instructor in preparation of
class assignments and maintaining class lecture/lab schedules. As
necessary, the position may act as an assistant to the instructor
in Biology classes. If the employee is qualified and interested,
and depending upon the department's curricular needs, the employee
may be assigned as the instructor of record for Biology summer
course(s).
The Lab Coordinator will make recommendations for the lab prep
student employee budget, course fees, field trip fees, and
instructional equipment. This position will have the authority and
responsibility to make decisions related to the efficient operation
of the Huestis and Klamath lab prep rooms, stockrooms, the
biology-owned instructional classrooms, and the instructional lab
experience.
The position may require work hours outside of the normal work week
(i.e., evenings and Saturdays/Sundays).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students
  from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Advanced knowledge in Biology instructional lab
  preparation.
• Ability to work in complex frameworks, analyze and prioritize
  elevated levels of information and convert ideas and objectives
  into actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse
  population.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to
  changes.
• Ability to assess situation independently and determine what
  steps are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory teaching or laboratory preparation experience.