Job Details

Lab Educational Professional-Biology

Position Number: 6292401
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Lab Educational Professional-Biology - 37047 University Staff

Description
Lab Education Professional

Department of Biology, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Biology Lab Education Professional to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $41,139 - $53,083 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

This position exists to prepare laboratories for classes and to take labs down after class; to calculate and chemically prepare reagents, maintain and prepare biological samples and organisms, estimate quantities of reagents needed, label all reagents and put hazard information on reagents according to National Fire Protection Association ratings, and arrange the laboratory so that reagents and/or equipment can be utilized with maximum efficiency. This position also provides IT support to the teaching labs, research labs and offices of the biology department.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Laboratory preparation.
Calculate, record, and chemically prepare reagents required in the various biology laboratories.
Set up the laboratory for each laboratory experiment and each laboratory period.
Review experiments to be used in labs, calculate amounts of reagents, types of equipment, glassware, and/or specimens or cultures required.
Gather and check for proper functioning of equipment that will be used in a future lab, and repair or replace if necessary.
Attach labels to all reagents with proper chemical formulas and hazardous properties and collect all hazardous waste for disposal. Directs inquiries to appropriate offices and facilities.
Assign work study students duties, such as restocking supplies, laboratory clean-up, and glassware clean-up.
Inventory of preserved specimens for the Biology Department.
Maintain and build living and preserved specimen collections for teaching labs and the Biology Department.
Chemically reduce, and/or consolidate like hazardous chemicals, attach tags to bottles containing waste, listing percent composition and hazard groups for disposal by Public Safety.
Perform new experiments for possible use in future laboratories and recommend changes in experimental procedure and/or elimination of a particular experiment entirely.
Provide IT support to the teaching labs, research labs and offices of the biology department.
Maintain laboratories and laboratory prep areas in a clean and organized fashion.
Purchase supplies and specimens for laboratory sections in a timely manner, and communicate delays as soon as they become apparent.
Be readily available and in person when lab sections are being taught.
Collaborates with instructors to source new lab materials to meet learning objectives and enhanced existing experiments for teaching labs.

Qualifications
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, health, or exercise science, or related field from an accredited institution is required.
At least one year of experience providing support for teaching laboratory courses is required.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 30, 2025.
Potential interview dates: Starting the week of July 7, 2025.
Potential start date: July 31, 2025

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 6/30/2025 5:00pm MST will receive full consideration however, this position is open until filled. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37047). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A cover letter. 2. A current resume/CV. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Academic Services

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40062 - LAS-Biology

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jun 11, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Cheryl Doughty Posting Contact Email: cdought2@uccs.edu Position Number: 00420120