Biology Lab Manager

The Carthage College Biology Department seeks an 11-month Biology Lab Manager/Instructor to support the operational and regulatory success of the Biology Department. Responsibilities of this role include the management of Biology laboratory spaces, department-level regulatory compliance, purchasing, and supervision of student laboratory assistants. If qualified, this individual may also teach one lecture plus laboratory course each semester. The position will begin after July 6, 2026. More information about our department may be found at

Responsibilities:

• Biology Regulatory Compliance: Oversee departmental compliance for biology-specific biological and chemical hazards, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and DNR standards for teaching and research labs.
• Safety Liaison: Collaborate with Facilities Management to ensure departmental alignment with campus-wide chemical hygiene and waste disposal protocols.
• Policy & Documentation: Maintain and update biology-specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal safety audit records.
• Personnel Management: Recruit, hire, and mentor student biology laboratory assistants.
• Procurement & Inventory: Manage purchasing, accounts, and inventory control for biology-specific vendors and supplies.
• Instructional Support: Oversee laboratory preparation for core biology courses and maintenance of teaching lab equipment.
• Institutional Service: Represent the department on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's with 10+ years relevant experience in a biology-related field required for teaching required, Master's level of education in biology preferred.
• Demonstrated record of biology laboratory management including purchasing, inventory management, equipment maintenance and oversight, and media preparation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance associated with OSHA , EPA, and DNR as they pertain to educational biology laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, student laboratory assistant management, with the ability to recruit, train, and mentor a team of student laboratory assistants.
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, engagement of undergraduate students in biology courses.

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Additional questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Deb Tobiason, Professor and Co-Chair of Biology (View email address on click.appcast.io). For best consideration, applications should be received by July 15, 2026.

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About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening