Lab Curriculum Coordinator I

Lab Curriculum Coordinator I Full-time Work Format: Fully On-Site Harvard Job Function: Research Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Salary Grade: 053 Department: Sciences - Molecular and Cellular Biology FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience. Job Description Job Summary: The Lab Curriculum Coordinator I position reports to the Manager of the Biology Teaching Laboratories. Supports the implementation of labs for undergraduate instruction in molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology, organismic biology, human evolutionary biology and general education. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Works as part of a team in preparing the lab portion of undergraduate Biology courses. The position supports multiple courses at a time. Collaborates with course instructors and manager to determine all necessary components for safe, effective lab instruction. Provides material and technical support for undergraduate experiments, including preparing chemical reagents, media, cultures, and consumables. Must be able to accurately calculate molarity, percent solutions, and other formulas as called for. Position may require the pre-running of lab procedures and troubleshooting of protocols under the supervision of course instructors or manager. Attends lab meetings for course portfolio and acts as a guide for Teaching Assistants. Sets up and maintains scientific equipment including microscopes, computers, and audio/visual tools. Provides technical assistance and instruction in the proper use of all equipment. Provides routine maintenance and arranges for repairs when necessary. Maintains clean lab classrooms and properly stores lab components and equipment. Purchases chemicals, specimens, and consumable supplies. Considers new equipment for student and/or teaching staff use and proposes ideas to the manager. Monitors chemical and biological waste and arranges for disposal or decontamination. Acts as the lab safety officer for lab classrooms. Must attend safety meetings and stay up to date on all lab safety training as determined by manager. Typical Duties: Preparation of reagents, media, and cultures according to approved protocols. Operation of glassware washer, autoclave, and other lab equipment as needed. Transport of lab equipment and materials between lab classrooms and buildings. Orders supplies for each course as needed as well as general lab/office supplies for Teaching Labs’ staff. Performs regular lab maintenance and cleaning. Maintains a history of lab protocols and equipment documentation. Anticipates the needs of instructors and uses student protocols to proactively prepare lab classrooms. Act as lab safety officer in lab classrooms and be a first-contact for all users. Other duties as may be requested by lab instructors and performed with Manger’s approval. Makes periodic reports of