MEDscienceLAB Teacher & Program Coordinator | Harvard University Medical School - Military Veterans

Position Description 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. 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. 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