About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Meet regularly with course coordinators, faculty members, and teaching fellows regarding the objectives of laboratory procedures identified for instructional purposes.
- Provide advice and insight regarding the design and logistics for the execution of protocols based on available laboratory resources, and support pre-lab testing of lesson plans.
- Remain up-to-date and conversant with multiple lesson plans and their associated experiment protocols, supplies, and laboratory set-ups, which may require two or three changeovers per day.
- Maintain stocks of all required laboratory supplies and materials as needed to support instruction throughout each semester.
- Ensure the chemical inventory stays up-to-date, and that prep, storage, and instructional spaces remain in compliance with all safety and fire code guidelines.
- Train and supervise a team of undergraduate work-study assistants to support instructional operations.
Required Skills
Required Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life-sciences field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in laboratory management and instructional support.
- Demonstrated knowledge and strong technical skills in biochemistry and molecular biology, general and organic chemistry and related laboratory equipment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A./M.S. or better in Chemistry, Biology, or a related life-sciences field.
- Biochemistry focus, including protein chemistry.
- Previous experience supporting instructional laboratories at the university level.
About The Role This position offers the opportunity to support a vibrant scientific community of researchers, teachers, and learners. The Laboratory Supervisor will play an essential role in facilitating the education of Boston University students who plan to pursue careers in the life sciences, medicine, and other areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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