About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the Universitys mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. The Biology Department is accepting applications for a Lab Manager for our General Biology lab sequence.

The Biology Laboratory Manager ensures that general biology introductory laboratories are safe and learning-ready environments through meticulous weekly preparation, equipment maintenance, and the specialized care of laboratory specimens.

In addition to teaching two introductory lab sections, this role contributes to curriculum development, tests new experiments, and practices responsible fiscal stewardship over course budgets and supplies.

Serving as a go-to resource in the Biology Department and School of Science, the Manager also facilitates smooth personnel transitions by hiring student workers and training incoming faculty to guarantee high-quality, hands-on instruction in the General Biology sequence.

Were looking for a strong self-starter with the proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead lab preparations with minimal supervision. Candidates must have earned at least a Masters degree in the biological sciences or closely related field.

The successful candidate will have 2-3 years instructional experience, preferably in a higher education laboratory setting.

In addition, the candidate should possess demonstrated hands-on experience in laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, and safety compliance.

The candidate should have the ability to safely lift, carry, and position laboratory equipment and supply boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

D. in Biology or a related scientific discipline. Prior experience in curriculum development, managing adjunct faculty, or overseeing laboratory budgets is highly desirable.

This is a full-time (35 hrs/week), 12-month position.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plans eligibility requirements

Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents

Health, dental and vision insurance

Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break

Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.