Lab Coordinator - Life Sciences - Intermediate Professional

About the role

The position is a Lab Coordinator - Intermediate Professional in the Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology. This role works closely with biology faculty to prepare and organize teaching laboratories for large multi-section introductory Biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and implement the preparation required by the course curricula.
• Ensure all teaching laboratories are organized and ready for each week's activities.
• Help lead 1-2 laboratory sections per semester.
• Supervise undergraduate wage-payroll assistants.
• Coordinate/schedule teaching resources within a single course or those shared between multiple courses.
• Collect feedback from lab instructors and students, and assist with curricular improvements.
• Support instructors, TAs, and students in ecology and evolution focused lab courses, and physiology focused lab courses.
• Prep and support other core coordinator's molecular-based labs.
• Have experience working in a science laboratory environment and dissection experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• No required certifications

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to use Microsoft tools and teams, Penn State software, and software used in laboratories
• Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• An interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods

Skills

• Experience working in a science laboratory environment
• Dissection experience

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.

Schedule

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Benefits

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the application process, please contact 814-865-1473.