Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Manager

Date Posted: 04/07/2025
Req ID: 42370
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Biological Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description

ABOUT US

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) pursues detailed knowledge of the natural world, effective management of natural resources, novel technologies and medical techniques. The department of Biological Sciences is comprised of faculty who are innovative researchers and engaging teachers that make important contributions to society. The Department fosters research and teaching partnerships, along with Co-op programs to create exciting opportunities for hands-on learning and outstanding scholarship at the vibrant, diverse and expanding campus that is UTSC.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Manager, Operations and Finance, the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Manager is an integral part of the Department of Biological Sciences staff complement. With full managerial authority over the department’s Teaching Laboratories, and teaching operations inside of Wash Sterilization and Greenhouse facilities, the incumbent will contribute significantly to operations, advancing strategic initiatives, as well as ensuring high quality undergraduate student learning and experience. 

Proactive, informed, and collaborative decision making, as it pertains to undergraduate laboratory delivery, is essential in this position. Success in this role will be achieved through thoughtful management of laboratory staff, careful planning and prudent management of financial resources, intelligent laboratory space design and allocation, strict adherence to environmental health and safety policies, and staying current on best practices in laboratory teaching, as well as University of Toronto policies, procedures, academic services and programming.

With a high level of autonomy, the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Manager exercises a high degree of creativity, judgment, and initiative in creating strategies and solutions in their required duties, especially in the management of unionized staff, development and planning of annual budgets, as well as researching and purchasing laboratory supplies and equipment. 

The Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Manager will engage in the pursuit of inclusive excellence in teaching by identifying opportunities for curriculum renewal, improving the “student experience” within the undergraduate Biology labs, and highlighting efficiencies for effective use of resources.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

I. EDUCATION:

• B.Sc. in Biology with some course work in Chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a teaching laboratory setting, at the post-secondary level.
• A thorough knowledge of biology and general chemistry at the undergraduate level is required, as is laboratory experience.
• Experience coordinating lectures/laboratories at the post-secondary level and use of course management software (e.g., Quercus).
• Experience managing in a unionized environment.
• A good working knowledge of financial management, human resources and environmental health and safety policies and procedures is a requirement of this position.

III. SKILLS:

• Must have excellent analytical skills (an aptitude for figures); excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, e-mail, internet, and web maintenance skills.
• Must be able to operate the following equipment: microscopes (dissecting, compound light, fluorescence, inverted); centrifuges; balances (top-loading and analytical); pH meters; electrophoresis apparatus; conductivity meters; spectrophotometers; microplate readers, q-PCR and PCR machines, imaging equipment.

IV. OTHER:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and organizational.
• Excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, coordinate and effectively communicate activities as they relate to students and faculty.
• Experience in laboratory management.
• Qualification as a First Aid responder is an asset.
• Must have WHMIS & Chemical Safety training and Biosafety Training or be willing to be trained.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

NOTES

• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office

Closing Date: 04/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $91,937 - $107,259 -- Broadband Salary Range: $91,937 - $153,227
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.