"Biology Laboratory Manager"

Position Summary: Prepare biology laboratory supplies for biology courses, teach biology lab courses, maintain biology stockroom inventory, and aid in managing the department's greenhouse and serpentarium.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare laboratory supplies for several biology courses, including chemicals, solutions, and equipment
• Supervise testing laboratory experiments for quality control purposes
• Teach biology laboratory courses, including developing of syllabi and developing, delivering, and grading assignments
• Provide safe learning environment for students in the laboratory
• Hire and manage student laboratory assistants and coordinate their timesheets.
• Maintain the biology stockrooms and inventories, including purchasing supplies and performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Ensure that laboratory safety procedures are followed within laboratories and classrooms, including conducting safety equipment checks as required by OSHA regulations
• Follow hazardous waste protocols and schedule annual disposal pickups
• As needed, assist faculty and student workers in caring for laboratory plants and animals and in managing the greenhouse
• Function as a point of contact for the Science Building in case of emergencies
• Manage the department’s social media platforms, including both Instagram and Facebook

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Possess knowledge of teaching field
• Effective in oral and written communication
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students and faculty
• Demonstrate organizational abilities in teaching and classroom management
• Possess and communicate a Biblical worldview and integrate it into subject matter
• Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues
• Professional in appearance and presentation
• Master's degree preferred

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred

Required Experience: No prior experience necessary