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Current Department Openings:

Laboratory Courses and Equipment Coordinator

  • Exempt Staff
  • 12‐Month, Full‐time regular
  • Position Number: 129431
  • Best Application Consideration Date: 06/10/2024

Description: The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an individual to manage all aspects of support for the teaching laboratories and animal management courses, as well as for the Department’s core laboratory equipment. Fall semester classes begin on August 26, 2024. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Provide support for laboratory courses
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Principles of Animal Science Laboratory, laboratories for courses on Anatomy and Physiology, and other courses based on departmental need
  • Coordinate and maintain departmental common equipment in the ANSC Core Equipment Laboratories and facilitate their use
  • Occasional night and weekend work will be required

Qualifications:

Required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related discipline and 3 years of experience working directly with production animals/livestock.
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting with laboratory equipment.
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred:

  • A Master’s degree in Animal Science or a related discipline.
  • Prior teaching experience is strongly desired.
  • Experience managing budgets and supplies is helpful.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position requires outdoor work. Job duties may occur during very hot and cold and/or inclement weather. Working environment may include allergens (animals, dust, mold, grasses, etc.).

    Application:

    Applicants must apply through eTERP at ejobs.umd.edu. Candidates should upload resume, unofficial transcript, cover letter to Advisory Committee, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences with a brief description of previous experience and contact information of three professional references.

    PDF of job announcement

    Job announcement in eTERP