Teaching Laboratory Specialist I - Part Time

Position Title:

Teaching Laboratory Specialist I - Part Time

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Animal science or Biology of related field.

Experience working in a lab setting.

Experience working with animal or human samples.

Job Description:

Summary

The Veterinary Pathology department is seeking qualified candidates for a Part time Teaching Lab Specialist.

In this role the candidate will manage the Teaching Lab and will help with the following duties:

• Support in setting up the lab before class and cleaning up after the lab is completed. Ordering lab materials.

• Oversee maintenance and renewal of teaching collections, including gross tissues and digital images.

• Assist with course data entry.

• Maintain lab microscopes.

Example of Duties

• Coordinates space and monitors use of teaching labs.

• Maintains and repairs equipment.

• Directs the purchase, service, and repair of equipment and machinery.

• Designs and tests lab protocols and revises as necessary.

• Prepares and revises lab manuals.

• Develops lab materials for instruction.

• Manages budgetary needs.

• Enforces safety standards in labs through training and written materials.

• Schedules and evaluates staff, graduate assistants, and student workers.

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision

• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode

• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained

• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate

• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity

• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

June 19, 2024

Posting Close Date:

July 2, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14898