• Responsible for managing laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure sufficient resources available for scheduled class or lab.
  • Sets up lab equipment and supplies according to instructor's class syllabus.
  • Coordinates purchases of consumables for teaching and research labs to garner bulk discounts from vendors.
  • Oversees lab equipment and supplies to ensure necessary quantity and availability.

• Collaborates with faculty and staff lab coordinators, as well as lab instructors, to supervise day-to-day operations of undergraduate laboratories and graduate teaching assistants.
• Provides counsel and guidance for students to support their success with coursework, assists with rescheduling of laboratories or lab practicals when needed, and at times, serves as conduit between student and faculty for explanation, clarification, or problem resolution.
• Provides unit support to budget oversight, assists with forecasting annual expenditures for assigned labs and courses, monitors assigned expense accounts, provides weekly/monthly updates to faculty and budget manager.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or requested.

• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline, or must have met the requirements of a Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline by July 1, 2024.
• One (1) year of experience working in a biology or other life science teaching laboratory.

• Demonstrated ability to manage lab resources (supplies & equipment) efficiently and cost effectively.
• *Advanced skill in the handling and operation of equipment typically used in biology laboratories (i.e. autoclaves, dishwashers and liquid nitrogen tanks)
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and assignments to meet expected business outcomes and deadlines.
• Exemplifies traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and students.
• Ability to foster an environment of respect and inclusiveness with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm in stressful situations, and display patience and tolerance.
• Solid knowledge of lab procedures following established safety guidelines and practices.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to forecast and monitor budgets.
• Skill in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Learning Management Systems like Canvas
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.