About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati.  The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students.  We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education.  The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for the Laboratory Associate position in the Biology Department. This position will report to the Biology Department Lab Manager. This is a full-time position.
 

The biology laboratory associate assists in setting up laboratories for courses in Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, freshman and sophomore majors-level Biology, and Biology for Allied Health. This full-time, year-round position will provide support materials and activities for the teaching needs of approximately 70 laboratory sections during the fall semester, 40 sections in the spring, and 10 sections in the summer. Under the supervision of the lab manager, this position helps to ensure that equipment and supplies for teaching laboratories and research labs are maintained. 

The ability to work some irregular hours, including occasional late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours may be needed.  The selected candidate will have a commitment to student learning at an open-access college. This position requires proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students in a fast-paced environment. This position is not eligible for visa or green card sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, train, assist students using laboratory facilities. Demonstrate care and correct use of equipment.
• Prepare all media, reagents, and materials necessary for the laboratory courses.
• Maintain bacterial cultures used in labs.
• Test materials or procedures when necessary or requested.
• Set up and take down all materials and equipment for experiments.
• Set of various lab courses, provide support materials and activities for multiple teaching and research labs, and monitor all activities within designated laboratories.
• Under supervisor of the lab manager, maintain all laboratory equipment, including ordering of supplies; perform basic maintenance on equipment, or schedule professional repair. Communicate the condition of existing equipment to management.
• Assist faculty on project feasibility and design.
• Follow all health and safety practices and procedures related to the operation of the labs and stay up to date on training as needed.
• Act as liaison with local industry regarding specifications and availability of new and used laboratory equipment.
• Recommend space and equipment assignments as requested and resolve any conflicts for space and equipment.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Associate’s degree in a biological science (for example, Microbiology, Biology, Health Sciences, Neuroscience, or Physiology) or a related scientific or healthcare field
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in an academic or industry laboratory environment in the field of biology and/or chemistry
• Some of this experience should be in the field of Microbiology
• Candidate should have experience in aseptic technique, PCR, Western blot, gel electrophoresis, maintaining bacterial cultures, preparing media, and pouring plates

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Candidates with a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MD, or other healthcare-related degree will also be considered
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting at the college level
• Experience in the preparation and maintenance of teaching laboratories
• Experience in molecular biology

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Application Process Information

Applicants must supply the following: 

• Cover letter that describes how you are uniquely qualified for the position.
• CV/resume

The following should be uploaded into the ‘additional documents’ section:

• A list of three (3) professional references and their contact information 
• A copy of the unofficial/official transcripts of your terminal degree