Biology - Assistant Lab Manager

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity.

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. We uphold a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

The Assistant Lab Manager position will set up and break down all Biology teaching labs each week and coordinate the maintenance, calibration, and repairs of equipment in the teaching and research lab spaces. The Assistant Lab Manager is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the labs and prep spaces and ensuring safety compliance. The Assistant Lab Manager will also train and supervise undergraduate work-study laboratory assistants and assist the Biology Lab Manager in designing how labs will be set up and maintained. The Assistant Lab Manager will report directly to the Lab Manager and Chair.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Efficient and orderly preparation, adaptation, and scaling of faculty-designed teaching lab projects/exercises for large multi-section laboratory classes.

• Prep and break down all weekly multi-section laboratory classes, including maintaining all prep spaces, equipment, and supplies.

• Train and supervise undergraduate laboratory assistants each semester.

• Inventory, track, and coordinate maintenance of research and teaching laboratory equipment, including annual calibration, minor repairs, and major repairs of large equipment.

• Clean and maintain all prep spaces, as well as ensure safety compliance

• Assist the Biology Laboratory Manager in any additional tasks needed to set up and maintain Biology laboratory spaces and their safety requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (preferably Biology) is preferred but not required.

• Additional work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Working conditions are those of Biology laboratories, including all materials and equipment typically found in them.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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