Biology Laboratory Manager

Position Summary: Prepare biology laboratory supplies for biology courses, teach biology lab courses, maintain biology stockroom inventory, and aid in managing the department's greenhouse and serpentarium.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare laboratory supplies for several biology courses, including chemicals, solutions, and equipment
• Supervise testing laboratory experiments for quality control purposes
• Place and track orders, receive shipments, and maintain accurate inventories for teaching and research labs
• Teach biology laboratory courses, including developing of syllabi and developing, delivering, and grading assignments
• Provide safe learning environment for students in the laboratory
• Hire and manage student laboratory assistants and coordinate their timesheets
• Provide student laboratory assistants with training on lab safety protocols and basic lab techniques
• Ensure that laboratory safety procedures are followed within laboratories and classrooms, including conducting safety equipment checks as required by OSHA regulations
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Follow hazardous waste protocols and schedule annual disposal pickups
• As needed, assist faculty and student workers in caring for laboratory plants and animals and in managing the greenhouse
• Function as a point of contact for the Science Building in case of emergencies
• Manage the department’s social media platforms, including both Instagram and Facebook
• Provide general service to the department as needed, including coordinating tours and events

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Possess knowledge of teaching field
• Effective in oral and written communication
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students and faculty
• Demonstrate organizational abilities in teaching and classroom management
• Possess and communicate a Biblical worldview and integrate it into subject matter
• Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues
• Professional in appearance and presentation
• Master's degree preferred
• Careful attention to detail in carrying out laboratory and administrative tasks

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

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