Biology Lab Manager

• Create, interview and hire student work positions (approximately 18-30 students per semester) for the Biology Department
• Supervise all Biology Department student workers to include training and scheduling.
• Facilitate procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment
• Oversee the budget on behalf of the Biology Department
• Perform administrative duties as needed such as departmental record keeping, reviewing Seminar Summary Forms, and reserving Biology Labs for external uses (OT, ASL, Science Museum, Summer Camps)
• Serve as the Biology Department Representative at safety, facilities and HR meetings
• Maintain and facilitate the use of departmental computers and printers
• Assist on student-initiated projects such as campus green roof, campus honey bees, community gardens, and bee campus.
• Assist with the Biology Department social media accounts
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students while setting departmental standards that must be adhered to
• Mentor and navigate through difficult scenarios with student employees
• Encourage student engagement and help students organize and advocate for projects that impact community

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Free Tuition (tuition remission) at St. Kate’s for employees and their families after one year of
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

• High School Diploma (GED)
• Experience with diverse fields within Biology
• Experience in where to locate, order and operate supplies relevant to conducting labs for those fields.
• Exposure to and understanding of OSHA safety standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, Photoshop, GoPro and other office software

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience supervising and leading teams

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.