Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

Job Posting Title:

Instructional Lab Manager- Introductory Biology BIO 206L

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Hiring Department:

Biology Instruction Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jul 25, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Lab is in need of an Instructional Lab Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with upper division biology course work and experience in a biological laboratory setting.

• Must have a solid understanding of modern molecular and microbiology techniques as well as experience using the equipment commonly found in the modern microbiology laboratory.

• Experience making solutions.

• Responsible individual with good judgment and demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to work well within a fast-growing team environment and be able to work with minimal daily supervision.

• Ability to multi-task and be well organized, execute excellent time management skills, and pay careful attention to details, as well as have excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences with coursework in microbiology.

• Experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory and with aseptic techniques for the study of bacteria.

• Experience in supervising, training, and delegation of tasks with others in a work setting.

• Experience procuring and maintaining lab equipment and materials.

• Experience and knowledge in BSL-2 lab safety protocols and waste disposal.

Salary Range

$42,000+. Negotiable based on experience.

Working Conditions

Basic engineering and/or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work. Standard office conditions. May work around chemical fumes, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity, climbing of stairs, lifting and moving.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship, on a full time basis for any employer. 

Work Shift

Actual schedule will be discussed during interview and will be variable between 8 am and 8 pm with occasional weekend and holiday work. Hours based on need and determined by actual laboratory course scheduling.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfe