Kenyon College invites applications for a Biological Facilities Manager. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Chair of the Biology Department, with an anticipated start in early August 2026. The Biological Facilities Manager will provide support for the biology lab courses, including procuring supplies, preparing reagents, maintaining living biological materials, and training students in basic lab safety; coordinate the maintenance of biological research and instructional equipment, facilities, and living collections, including microscopes, pipettes, growth chambers, and a greenhouse; and manage a team of part-time student workers to aid in these tasks. These responsibilities indicate the general nature of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Required: A bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline; at least two years of experience in biological laboratories; experience with managing shared electronic documents (e.g., Google Drive).
Preferred: A master’s degree in biology; over two years’ experience in academic biological laboratories; experience training and managing teams of students.
The successful candidate will:
Work independently while coordinating with a team; work well with a variety of people, including faculty, staff, and students; plan for instructional laboratory needs over the time scales of days, weeks, and semesters; recognize problems and attempt solutions; propose new methods to accomplish goals; use technical language to communicate precise specifications for procurement, preparation, and handling of hazardous materials; research and critically evaluate information to support decision making; effectively manage teams of students; keep well organized records; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
The candidate must be authorized to work full-time in the United States and be able to begin work no later than July 20th.
A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) unofficial transcripts; and 4) contact information for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on June 22 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Natalie Wright, Search Committee Chair (wright1@kenyon.edu).
Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-two other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.