Introductory Biology Preparator

The Department of Biological Science at Binghamton University is accepting applications for a full time Instructional Support Associate. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ordering supplies, setting up equipment, and preparing material for the introductory biology laboratory class
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Working with teaching assistants to familiarize and assist them with protocols and instrumentation used in the course
• Assisting the course instructor in the development of new laboratory exercises
• Teaching laboratory sections as needed

 
Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related discipline
• Must have excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills and be excited to work with a diverse group of people.

Preferred:

• Master's degree 
• Expertise with laboratory techniques (both molecular and ecological biology) and instrumentation
• Experience working with plants and/or soil
• Prior work experience at a college level and assisting in teaching laboratory courses

 
Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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Application Instructions:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: May 12, 2021

Deadline for External Applicants:  Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. 

Persons interested in this position should apply online.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.