Unity College (Maine) seeks a Laboratory Preparator for undergraduate biology labs. The Lab Preparator supports the preparation for and delivery of lab instruction throughout the year as needed, as well as greenhouse and wetlab support during academic vacations and summer. Responsible for ordering and maintenance of materials, supplies and equipment for labs; set-up and take-down of biology labs; supervision of work-study students to assist with lab preparation; and active communication with lab class faculty. May teach biology or techniques course as time allows. For all duties listed, primary responsibility is for labs for courses with BI (biology) rubric; at the direction of supervisor, secondary emphasis on other laboratory sections may also be included. During the academic year, this position will focus on academic laboratory support, during the summer, spring break, fall break, and winter break, this position will work with faculty leaders for wet lab maintenance, greenhouse maintenance, and possibly animal room support as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences with at least 1 year of work experience relevant to the position. Strong working knowledge of typical college biology lab lesson plans and the materials, supplies and equipment necessary to execute them. Good capacity to research, evaluate, order, and manage delivery of lab materials, supplies and equipment. Ability to supervise and manage student workers. Knowledge of operation, use and care of equipment used in a biological sciences learning lab; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures such as use of protective clothing, ventilation equipment, MSDS sheets and chemical inventory. Basic understanding of and ability to develop knowledge of risk management needs related to the position. To apply, or for more information, please visit the website at: https://unity.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=71843 Aimee Phillippi? Professor of Biology Unity College
