Volunteer: Courses Coordinator Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
SoundBio is a small DIY biology focused, volunteer run organization in Seattle. We provide workshops and resources to help spread the DIY biology movement and inspire scientific curiousity. SoundBio sits on three mission-critical legs building community within DIY biology, enhancing and promoting public science, and facilitating public access to biotechnology equipment and space.
Each person and their ideas at SoundBio is treated with respect to foster inclusiveness and enthusiasm for science.
SoundBio Lab seeks a Courses Coordinator Assistant to aid in the logistics of managing and delivering our Lab Skills Courses program.
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Responsibilities
Maintain inventory of course-related supplies. Frequently take inventory of supplies, reagents, and consumables used in each course. Alert the Lab Manager of any low-stock items.Replenish biologics. Make media and pour agar plates. Create example PCR reactions. Make competent cells as needed. Prepare overnight cultures.Troubleshoot course curriculum issues Aid course Instructors and the Course Program Coordinator to troubleshoot course curriculum and protocols to optimize student experienceCo-facilitate Lab Skills Training sessions Assist the Course Program Coordinator in delivering the Lab Skills Training course on a bimonthly basis
Commitment
Approximately 8-10 hours per month. All work must be completed on-site. Our eventual goal is to run one course each month. Your work hours will be concentrated around the beginning of each course, with minor prep work between sessions that will vary by course.
Qualifications
Required
Previous experience working in biology and/or chemistryKnowledge of laboratory safety best practices Enthusiasm for our mission and a genuine interest in science communication.Strong communication and organizational skills.
Recommended
Biology, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering coursework
Who should apply?
We understand that part of how inequality is perpetuated in STEM is the lack of opportunities for education and career development provided to marginalized groups - including people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, and people from working-class backgrounds. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and members of other marginalized communities.
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