• Academic Lab Assistant

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Academic Lab Assistant

    Posting Summary

    Assist in facilitating and instructing multiple sections of general Biology/BioCore laboratories, as well as for Plant Biology courses. The focus will be Plant Systematics lab sections in the Fall and Intro to Biology courses in Spring. Lab Instructions duties include: prepare for lab/recitation, conduct lab/recitation sections, and hold office hours. Attend course training and weekly TA meetings, grade student work, and assist with the course exam proctoring and grading. Support Laboratory Coordinator with course preparation, execution, and grading.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field and prior classroom or research experience with basic biology laboratory methods required. Knowledge of Vermont flora and principles of plant taxonomy required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Previous teaching experience and knowledge of plant systematics.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $22 to $27 per hour.

     

    Other Information

     

    Some lab assignments may be for evenings, during non-standard work hours.

     

    In-person attendance during lab instruction is required, may be able to complete some functions (such as grading) remotely.

     

    Special Conditions Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 07/31/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Lab Research Technician

     

    Posting Number S5693PO

     

    Department Plant Biology/51030

     

    Position Number 00027605

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 9

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

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