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Job Title: Senior Lab Associate, UC Clermont College
Posting Start Date: 5/22/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
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Job Overview
UC Clermont College Science and Health Department is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE) Senior Laboratory Associate. Salary commensurate with experience. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence for our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. The position is open until it is filled and the review of applications will begin in May 2026.
Essential Functions
The primary role of this position is to provide support activities for the instructional needs of designated laboratories and to administer the daily operational policies of the laboratories. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Laboratory Preparation & Instructional Support

• Prepare laboratory materials for all scheduled courses, including reagents, solutions, media, specimens, cultures, and equipment.
  • Supporting labs may include A&P, Microbiology, Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Studies, Ecology, and Allied Health (ie: Physical Therapy Assistant and Surgical Technician programs).
• Set up and break down laboratory exercises according to faculty lab manuals and course schedules.
• Maintain and catalog bacteria cultures, prepare agar plates and different types of media.
• Coordinate lab preparation timelines with multiple instructors to ensure readiness for concurrent courses.

Laboratory Operations & Organization

• Oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, prep rooms, and shared lab spaces.
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional lab environments in compliance with current institutional standards.
  • This will include disposal and storage of all chemical and biohazard lab waste according to regulations by UC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Label and store in EHS containers and/or bottles for pick up by the UC EHS department for disposal.
• Schedule laboratory spaces and shared equipment in coordination with faculty, staff and department.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including chemical hygiene, biosafety, bloodborne pathogens, UC guidelines and OSHA standards.
  • This will include communicating with faculty/staff/students about chemical and biohazard safety program administration. Responsible for keeping record of training certificates for all faculty/staff/students.
• Manage chemical and biological inventories, including labeling, storage, compatibility, and disposal.
• Coordinate hazardous waste handling and disposal according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Train faculty, staff, and student workers on laboratory safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Maintain a purchasing card and all the digital record keeping for the financial accounts in UC's Concur System.
• Order, receive, and track of lab supplies and equipment within departmental or grant budgets.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment (microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, micropipettes, refrigerators, freezers, etc.).

Planning, Documentation & Institutional Support

• Maintain accurate records for inventory, safety documentation, equipment maintenance, and lab usage.
  • This will include maintenance of chemical and biological inventory and keeping SDS sheets available in the lab for all chemicals.
• Communicate with the IT and Facilities departments to solve computer problems and create work orders on lab maintenance needs.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience -OR- Associate degree with four (4) years of experience.
Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years of biology and/or microbiology lab experience -OR- a Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology or a closely related field.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process Information
All applicants require:

• A cover letter, including a summary of the candidate's laboratory experience.
• Current resume or CV.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Any application that does not contain all required documentation will not be considered. Applicants requiring sponsorship are not being considered at this time.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
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