Job Details

Undergraduate Lab Coordinator

Primary Function:
This is a 9-month position (August 16-May 15)
The Department of Biological Sciences operates several teaching laboratories linked to introductory courses. The individual to be hired for this position must have broad training in the biological sciences, organizational and supervisory skills, and demonstrated familiarity with research, the scientific method, laboratory exercise design, safety and equipment.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate and train Teaching Assistants;
Assist with the scheduling and enrollment of labs;
Monitor, maintain and update inventories of lab teaching materials;
Provide written materials for the laboratories and ongoing assessment of individual laboratory exercises.
To procure materials, organize, coordinate and train personnel in biological sciences teaching laboratories, particularly for introductory courses.


Minimum Required Qualifications:
1. A. Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position
AND
two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in a laboratory or similar setting closely related to the position
B. any combination of education and/or work experience totaling five (5) years (60 months)

2. One (1) year (12 months) of supervisory and/or administrative experience.

NOTE: A Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.


Education and Experience Preferred:
1. Masters degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position.
2. Two (2) years of experience instructing and coordinating teaching assistants.
3. Ability to effectively organize and design laboratory exercises.


Working Hours: 8:00 - 4:30
Hiring Rate/Range:
Posting Date: 04/16/2021
Closing Date: 5/7/2021
Priority Review Date:
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
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To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/56319

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Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
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TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560






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