PT Biotech Faculty Wanted at Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is looking for part time faculty. Some of the details are below. For more details, go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/smcacademic/jobs/4681367/pt-faculty-…
Salary $98,584.50 - $242,781.00 Annually
Location CA 90405, CA
Job Type Part Time Faculty
Job Number 00304
Department Life Science
Opening Date 10/03/2024
Job Duties
- Deliver laboratory experiments involving bioinformatics recombinant DNA technology, protein purification/downstream processing, and protein identification techniques such as concentration assays, ELISA, and Western Blot analysis.
- Work with students of varied and diverse educational backgrounds and levels of preparation.
- Provide instruction that addresses various student-learning styles. Must be able to utilize various medial formats and provide students instruction in utilizing the internet to complete class and laboratory assignments.
- Develop internet modules and courses.
- Work safely in a laboratory setting and provide student instruction and supervision in laboratory safety.
- Operates and utilizes various types of standard and specialized laboratory equipment and supplies including centrifuges, incubators, laminar flow hoods, biosafety cabinets, water purification system, autoclaves, thermal cyclers, gel digital photo-documentation system, pressure chromatography system, HPLC, ELISA analyzer, CO2 incubators for cell culture, liquid nitrogen dewars and cold storage freezers, phase contrast and fluorescent microscopes, shaking incubator, water baths, mechanical tools, and audio-visual equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in any biological science or related field OR
Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or engineering AND two years of full-time related professional experience OR the equivalent.
Extensive knowledge of biotechnology laboratory techniques, including recombinant DNA technology, protein purification, HPLC, gel electrophoresis, aseptic techniques, mammalian cell culture, immunocytochemistry, and immunological techniques required. Experience with cGMPs, SOPs, or other FDA regulated documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years teaching biotechnology and Life Sciences courses in the disciplines of biology, microbiology, physiology and/or anatomy in the classroom and laboratory at the community college and/or university level
- Knowledge of the skill set requirements of biotechnology industry
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities
- Experience with problem and project-based learning and the implementation of new instructional technologies to enhance student success
- Experience with and sensitivity to the learning needs of students who are under-represented in science academic programs and careers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with development of Student Learning Outcomes, their assessment and the creation of improvement plans
- A strong commitment to professional growth
- Ability to work as a member of a team with faculty, laboratory staff and student workers