Job Description

The Biology Program at UConn Stamford seeks a Laboratory Technician 1 to support undergraduate biology laboratory courses. Under the direction of the Director of Academic Affairs, the incumbent will support instructional laboratory operations by preparing laboratory materials, setting up and maintaining laboratory experiments, assisting faculty and teaching assistants, maintaining equipment and inventory, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects materials/specimens to be used in laboratory exercises and prepares any needed reagents, media, stains, enzymes, solutions, lab supplies, or apparatus.
• Sets up and maintains the laboratory. Assigns equipment, glassware, and supplies. Assists others in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Assists in editing and updating lab manuals in assigned area of responsibility, and keeps current on new procedures.
• Assists with identifying and resolving routine experimental problems.
• Identifies and resolves problems/complications with methods, techniques, and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the demonstration materials.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and ensure the security of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures cleanliness and proper working order of laboratories. Performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assists with enforcement of departmental safety rules, including creating and maintaining appropriate records.
• Participates in meetings to evaluate laboratory procedures.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• One to two years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, connect, and work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations.
• Demonstrated experience with concepts, practices, and standard laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Prior work experience supporting instructional laboratories.
• Experience writing and communicating laboratory procedures and results in a professional setting.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position at the Stamford campus. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit UConn Health Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

This position requires the ability to occasionally move containers and trays weighing up to 25 pounds, to and from locations varying in height from 10 to 36 inches. The selected incumbent will be required to work weekends and evenings, as needed.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499739 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on August 21, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.