Job Posting

Assistant Lab Coordinator
Search #1011-0012

Ohio Wesleyan University (www.owu.edu) is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Lab Coordinator is to work with the Departmental Lab Coordinator and faculty to prepare, set-up, and break-down laboratory sections of cellular and molecular (cell•molec) courses offered by the Zoology department. These courses include Introduction to Cell Biology (120), Genetics (272), Developmental Biology (333), Advanced Cell & Molecular Biology (351) and Immunology (356). This responsibility includes (but is not limited to) the following specific duties:

• prepare solutions, reagents, specimens, and media for the cell•molec labs
• set-up and maintain equipment required for labs
• coordinate and maintain laboratory supplies
• assist Lab Coordinator in the proper disposition of hazardous wastes
• supervise and train student lab workers, when appropriate
• oversee and perform cleaning of cell•molec lab equipment

Qualifications:

• experience with laboratory operations and techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology
• the ability to effectively collaborate and cooperate with members of the student body, faculty, staff and administration
• experience with OSHA guidelines for safe laboratory practices and management of hazardous material
• strong organizational, record-keeping and computer skills
• the ability to work closely with faculty to implement new labs both before and during the academic year
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Completed application packets will include 1) signed application, 2) letter of interest (cover letter), 3) resume or Curriculum Vitae & 4) three letters of professional references OR the names, titles, & contact information for three professional references, and should be sent to:

Ohio Wesleyan University
Human Resources Department
OWU Search # 1011-0012
61 South Sandusky Street – UN027
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Completed application packets may also be forwarded to: hr@owu.edu.

Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2010.

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply.

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