Position Summary
The
Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BCLS) at the University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking outstanding applicant for a full-time (12-month)
Instructional Support Associate position.
BCLS is expanding opportunities for students to develop hands-on laboratory skills and gain practical experience in on-campus, local & national internships and research placements that will lead to employment or advanced training in the
STEM and healthcare fields. Successful applicants will complement existing strengths in the department.
In this position, you will:
- prepare lab environment including adequate quantity and quality of chemicals for laboratory experiments;
- organize and maintain teaching equipment and instruments to ensure accuracy and efficient performance;
- maintain supplies and equipment inventories by ordering and organizing supplies.
The candidates should have a record of hands-on experience in laboratory experiments and standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, spectroscopes, separation techniques). The Instructional Support Associate will have various laboratory-related responsibilities including but not limited to organizing & maintaining laboratory equipment for teaching labs, preparing lab environments, and facilitating student participation in learning activities with faculty.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great
benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
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University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field of study or an Associate degree with 2 years experience in a lab.
- Experience with operating standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, spectroscopes, separation techniques).
- Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Knowledge of teaching laboratory materials and basic mathematical calculations.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
- Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent experience in separation equipment including HPLC and GC.
- Experience in a teaching lab as an assistant or as a research technician.
- Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs
