A Biology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests, which provide information for biological research. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
17-Aug-2026 Job Summary There is a laboratory Teaching Assistant position available in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.
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Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Responsible for teaching General Biology lab sections for Fall 2026. Teach laboratory sections of General Biology 1 Labs, supervise and lead quiz and discussion sections, grade class assignments, serve as course assistant, or perform comparable activities. What You Should Know This position works closely with a faculty course coordinator which regular preparatory meetings during the semester. What We Can Offer The salary for this 75% position is $22,755. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. What We Require Applicant is a recent graduate of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program, has 5 academic years of experience teaching undergraduate laboratory courses and demonstrated expertise of general biology concepts. What You Will Need Demonstrated mastery of foundational biology principles relevant to undergraduate instruction, proficiency with standard laboratory procedures and equipment, ability to explain complex scientific concepts, ability to prepare laboratory materials following established protocols. Special Instructions Please contact the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at ebiograd@colorado.edu with interest and qualifications for position. The position will remain posted until August 19, 2026. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
