Job Details

Lab Technician

Position Number: 6230504
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Lab Technician

Hourly Range:

$30.25 per hour

About SMU:

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

This position is crucial for the teaching mission of the department. The primary purpose for this position is setting up laboratories for instruction, and assisting with two multi-section introductory lab courses in the fall with a total enrollment of about 300 students, and two multi-section introductory lab courses in the Spring with a total enrollment of about 280 students. Total annual enrollment of lab courses which this position assists is about 580 students. The position is for 30 hours per week from August 15 through May 15 annually; however initial employment will begin on August 1, 2025 to allow for training prior to the 2025 fall semester.

Essential Functions:

Obtaining supplies available locally; grocery, natural habitats, gardens
Receiving and organizing supplies obtained through science supply vendors
Setting up equipment and materials for students use
Cleaning and storing lab supplies after use
Maintaining equipment, and live specimens

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma is required. Candidate with Bachelor's degree is preferred.

A minimum of one year of experience is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in multiple biology disciplines, the basic technical skills associated with these disciplines, and the ability to analyze results. Candidate must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills to maintain laboratory equipment. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

June 30, 2025

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by 05/28/2025.

EEO Statement:

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Research

Organization: Dedman College

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Entry Level

Job Type: Part-time (Partial Year)

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: May 14, 2025, 6:04:10 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=DED00000435&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC