MEDscienceLAB Teacher & Program Coordinator
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Why join Harvard Medical School?
Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.
You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
About the Department of MEDscience:
HMS MEDscience’s mission is to address the inspiration gap in STEM education by providing students with opportunities to enhance the necessary 21st Century skills for success in their academic and future careers. Our vision is that all students, regardless of background, education, or zip code, should have equal opportunities in education and the sciences. Our program immerses students in realistic and dynamic simulated medical emergencies that promote teamwork and problem-solving skills. HMS MEDscience engages over 3,600 high school students (including over 1,000 Boston Public School students) through school-year and summer programs. 65% of the students who engage in school-year programming identify themselves as being part of a racial/ethnic group that is underrepresented in medicine.
Job Description
The MEDscienceLAB Teacher & Program Coordinator role is a position for an individual who is eager to teach in our MEDscienceLAB programs, manage the laboratory space, and help strategically grow this arm of the MEDscience Program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of MEDscienceLAB & Forensics and serves on a growing team that is dedicated to the organization's laboratory and forensics science programs. In this role, the lead teacher will co-teach classes in our simulation lab and wet lab spaces. They will also be responsible for preparing all labs, coordinating lab classes and managing equipment needs. They will also be responsible for program coordination for all HMS MEDscienceLAB and MEDscienceLAB Forensics classes. This individual must be a team player excels in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly interactive environment and who is looking for a challenging opportunity to learn and grow with support.
This role will play an important part in a new pilot program, which focuses on preparing 18-25 year-old trainees for entry-level roles in life sciences laboratories. This role will support the Assistant Director of MEDscienceLAB & Forensics in developing and implementing an expanded version of the MEDscienceLAB curriculum that is tailored towards preparing older students for entry-level roles.
The teacher must be confident and comfortable in a wet lab space teaching students about the basics of laboratory research and current laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, PCR, and ELISA. In addition, the teacher will be responsible for ordering reagents and materials, preparing experimental protocols, and setting up the equipment for each session. Our medical simulations require teachers to take on the roles of instructor, attending physician, patient, and/or counselor to students as they diagnose patients (training provided). The teacher must be able to create a welcoming space for students with varying educational needs and should be passionate about making the life sciences accessible to all.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- 1+ years of laboratory experience.
- 1+ years' experience teaching science.
- Strong foundation of knowledge in biology and genetics.
- Have experience in following lab techniques: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis, preparing dilutions.
- Excellent project management skills with proven attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team player who enjoys working as part of a “lean team” - pitching in wherever needed.
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
- Social media/marketing experience is a plus.
- Experience working in workforce development programs is a plus.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week.
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Work Format Details
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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