Lab Assistant

Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to do good on the largest possible scale.

We have an opportunity for a top candidate to join Maryville College’s staff as the new Lab Assistant.

As the new Lab Assistant, you would coordinate the set-up of and assist with the delivery of science laboratories in the division of Natural Sciences; maintain organization and cleanliness of science laboratories; handle orders of laboratory supplies. This is a 10 month, 35 hour per week position.

Your Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities Would Include

• Order supplies for laboratories and maintain records of orders and budget expenditures for the Division. Drive to local vendors to pick up supplies for laboratories. Ensure that supplies are promptly stored at the proper temperature and instructors are notified when supplies arrive.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment in the Natural Sciences laboratories.
• Prepare media and reagents for Natural Sciences laboratories as requested by course instructors. Fully prepare laboratories for student use during laboratory exercises as directed by course instructors. Courses requiring preparation will include, but are not limited to, BIO111 Introductory Biology, BIO112 Principles of Microbiology, BIO115 Introductory Cell Biology, BIO221 Genetics, BIO355 Microbiology, BIO412 Animal Physiology, CHM111 Introductory Chemistry, CHM121 General Chemistry I, CHM122 General Chemistry II, CHM316 Biochemistry, and CHM416 Advanced Biochemistry.
• Assist instructors with the delivery of higher-enrollment labs and labs in which high-need students are enrolled as approved by the division chair. Prepare and run make-up labs as needed for student athletes and students with accommodations.
• Maintain safety including: storage, use and disposal of hazardous compounds and biohazards. Remain knowledgeable about laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all lab spaces. This will include weekly inspections of lab spaces and communication with the individuals that work in those spaces, as well as annual deep cleaning and organization of lab spaces at the end of each academic year.
• Coordinate the testing of newly developed laboratory exercises, as requested by the course instructor.
• Ensure that animal care facilities are maintained in accordance with appropriate Animal Protection Guidelines for human use in research and coursework.
• Supervise student workers in the Sutton Science labs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications For This Job Required Are

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university completing 200-level coursework in Biology and Chemistry. At least one full semester of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Microbiology with labs preferred.
  
  

Experience Required To Ensure Success In This Position

• 1-2 years experience as a research assistant, lab assistant, or similar preferred.
  
  

Special Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• A working knowledge of the safety protocols and functions of laboratories.
• Knowledge and ability of how to maintain, dispose of hazardous materials, and store instruments and chemicals.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population as well as interdepartmentally.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare chemical reagents and microbiological media.
• Knowledge of and ability to use sterile technique.
• Knowledge of and ability to use MS Excel and MS Word.
  
  

Does this sound like the next step you’d like to take in your career? Apply today!

For information on Maryville College’s benefits, including paid time off, visit our Human Resources site.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.