Senior Lab Associate, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

About the role

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Senior Lab Associate staff position. This position provides support activities related to the research and/or teaching missions of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Preparing all lab materials needed for multiple teaching lab rooms.
• Setting up and breaking down equipment and experiments as well as restocking supplies for individual lab sections.
• Washing glassware and cleaning benches.
• Preparing reagents, chemical solutions, and culture media according to standard formulas.
• Opening and sorting laboratory specimen packages that contain plants and/or animals.
• Maintaining living specimens: including, but not limited to bean beetles, planaria, termites, crickets, and drosophila.
• Managing an inventory system of all lab supplies and special equipment.
• Budgeting allocated resources and funds for academic year.
• Occasional instruction for a lab meeting may be required.
• Additional courses may require occasional assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

The Senior Lab Associate must have a working knowledge of biology/cell biology/ecology and evolution and genetics. An understanding of chemical properties and hazards, DNA extraction and/or isolation, aseptic techniques, and proper use of biology-related/molecular or cell biology equipment such as balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, centrifuges, and thermal cyclers is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Skills

A working knowledge of biology/cell biology/ecology and evolution and genetics, an understanding of chemical properties and hazards, DNA extraction and/or isolation, aseptic techniques, and proper use of biology-related/molecular or cell biology equipment such as balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, centrifuges, and thermal cyclers.

Benefits

The university offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

Pay

The position is a full-time, 12-month staff position and requires flexibility throughout the work week, including some laboratory work over the weekends.

Schedule

The position is a full-time, 12-month staff position and requires flexibility throughout the work week, including some laboratory work over the weekends.