Laboratory Instructor (In-person)

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Job Description

TO APPLY - PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH OUR WEBSITE:  https://www.tokyoacademics.com/laboratory-instructor-in-person/

About Tokyo Academics:

Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.

We're hiring an instructor to teach classes and private lessons in our laboratory, as well as to help with inventory management. You will be responsible for leading elementary and middle students through a range of engaging, age-appropriate science experiments.

What you will be doing:

• Teaching students (ages 6-13) in our laboratory at our Nishiazabu, Tokyo learning center
• Managing laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies, creating invoices, and communicating with local suppliers

Who you are:

• Patient and nurturing; you look forward to teaching students with diverse academic interests and capabilities
• Agile and adaptable; you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy addressing new challenges as a team
• Personable with strong communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or a related field
• Experience working or conducting research in a laboratory setting
• 1 year of relevant teaching experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Currently working in Japan

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in biology or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant teaching experience
• Experience with laboratory inventory management
• Lab safety certification

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package 
• Bonuses based on company growth 
• Join a growing bootstrapped company with a lot of potential for growth
• Autonomy to implement ideas and have a significant impact

Work hours:

• 10 to 20 hrs/week
• Working in-person, hence must be available during business hours (10am-7pm Japan Standard Time)

TO APPLY - PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH OUR WEBSITE: https://www.tokyoacademics.com/laboratory-instructor-in-person/

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