Biology
Applicants are sought for a full-time annual professional academic staff position as a Biological Laboratory Technician in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The position is available beginning January 4, 2010. The official title is in the Laboratory Manager title series.
The Department of Biology currently has 28 faculty and academic staff and approximately 700 majors. Faculty and staff are collegial, dedicated to teaching, and actively involved in research with students as demonstrated by co-authored presentations and publications. Departmental facilities include six general and ten specialized teaching laboratories, numerous research labs, three greenhouses, an animal care facility, the James Newman Clark Bird Museum, and shared access to transmission and scanning electron microscopes, various molecular and microbiological instrumentation, and a Geographic Information System lab. Research is funded by external and internal grants. To learn more about our department, visit our web site: www.uwec.edu/biology/
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The successful candidate will assist the Department by coordinating the preparation and implementation of laboratories in introductory biology and upper level courses including laboratories in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, and others that require support.
- This would include, but not be limited to, ordering of supplies and services, managing course budgets, maintaining and repairing equipment, coordinating and orchestrating lab preparations, and supervising student assistants and apprentices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- We are searching for a broadly-trained biologist (minimum B.S., M.S. preferred in biology or related field) with technical expertise who can coordinate and prepare undergraduate biology laboratories, supervise student lab assistants, maintain and repair teaching and research equipment, manage course budgets, and order supplies and services.
- Some teaching and research experiences are desirable.
- Experience working with diverse populations and the ability to bring diverse perspectives to campus will be considered assets.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, please send the following materials in a single pdf format file to the email address below: letter of application, resumé, statement of interest/experience relevant to the position, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts sent in pdf format will be accepted; official copies will be required if position is offered). In addition, please arrange to have three letters of reference addressing qualifications for the position sent to the email address.
The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Department of Biology at 715-836-4166.
DEADLINE: For priority consideration, completed applications must be received by October 1, 2009. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 7/14/09
Revised 7/15/09 with new e-mail to which to apply
