Laboratory Associate, Biology Lab, UC Blue Ash College Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. 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 regar