Microbiology Lab Instructional Support at InsideHigherEd

Category:: ProfessionalSubscribe:: Department:: Biological SciencesLocations:: Binghamton, NYPosted:: Nov 4, 2025Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timeRef. No.:: 06219Position ID:: 194452About Binghamton University:Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.Job Description:Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)Salary: $51,261The Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University (http://www.binghamton.edu/biology/) is seeking candidates for a full-time position as Instructional Support Associate, beginning Winter 2025.Duties include but are not limited to:Preparing materials and bacterial cultures for microbiology laboratory coursesOrdering supplies needed for the microbiology laboratory coursesProviding instructional support and assistance for microbiology laboratory coursesWorking with teaching assistants to familiarize them with the protocols and instrumentation used in the microbiology laboratory coursesSetting up, cleaning and maintaining assigned instructional laboratory spacesMaintaining assigned laboratory equipmentAssisting with microbiology course developmentSupervising potential work study students assisting in lab preparation.Requirements:Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biology or a related fieldTraining or experience in microbiologyDemonstrated experience with microbiology techniques and instrumentationEffective organizational and written/verbal communication skillsComfortable working with a diverse group of peoplePreferred:Master's degree (or higher)Work experience at the college levelExperience in assisting in teaching laboratory coursesVisa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.Additional Information:Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.htmlEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194452Deadline for Internal Applicants: November 19, 2025Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filledReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.Please submit:Resume,Cover letter, andContact information for three professional referencesYou may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.