Biology Laboratory Researcher

HCL Technologies Limited; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pharmacy

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

PTO 10 days

10 holidays

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Biology Laboratory Researcher in Irvine, CA to support sample analysis, testing, and data collection on ocular tissue and related models. The role involves hands-on work in an onsite lab with animal-derived ocular tissues and established protocols.

The candidate will execute experiments, develop setups, document results, and ensure data quality while collaborating with the research team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology or related life science.
• Hands-on experience in biology/biomedical lab.
• Experience with pipettors and multiwell plates.
• Strong ability to follow protocols and produce traceable results.
• Experience with cell culture and ocular tissue handling.
• Experience in ocular tissue/ophthalmic research or vision science.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments with biological samples, cell cultures, tissues, and ocular models.
• Handle and analyze animal-derived ocular tissue such as porcine eyes.
• Prepare samples using pipettors, plates, balances, and microscopes.
• Follow protocols and assist in developing test setups.
• Record observations and data, maintaining proper documentation.
• Maintain lab safety and keep equipment and workspace organized.

Skills

Cell culture

Tissue handling

Biology lab work

Data documentation

Experimental execution

Education

Bachelor's in Biology

Master's in Biomedical Science

Tools

Pipettors

Multiwell plates

Laboratory instruments

Microscopes

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Biology Laboratory Researcher to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Biology Laboratory Researcher

Job ID: 160932

Position Type: Full-time with HCLTech

Location: Irvine, CA

Biology Laboratory Researcher

Focus Area: Ocular Research and Biological Tissue Testing

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Biology Laboratory Researcher to support laboratory-based sample analysis, experimental testing, and data collection involving biological materials, including animal-derived ocular tissue such as porcine eyes.

The researcher will work closely with the research team to execute guided experiments, develop or adapt experimental setups, process samples, collect reliable data, and document results. This position is suitable for a laboratory professional who is comfortable working directly with biological tissues and performing detailed experimental activities in an onsite test laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments involving biological samples, cell cultures, tissues, and ocular models.
• Handle, prepare, process, and analyze animal-derived ocular tissue, including porcine eye samples.
• Conduct sample preparation and testing using laboratory pipettors, well plates, balances, microscopes, and other standard biology laboratory equipment.
• Execute experimental protocols under the guidance of research scientists or technical leads.
• Support the design, prototyping, assembly, and refinement of experimental test setups.
• Record experimental observations, test conditions, sample information, and results accurately and consistently.
• Collect, organize, review, and summarize experimental data using appropriate data analysis tools.
• Identify unusual observations, experimental variations, or data quality concerns and communicate them to the project team.
• Maintain laboratory work areas, equipment, samples, and documentation in accordance with applicable laboratory procedures and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working in a biology, biomedical, academic research, or industrial test laboratory.
• Practical experience using pipettors, multiwell plates, laboratory instruments, and standard sample-processing techniques.
• Strong experimental execution skills with the ability to follow protocols and produce reliable, traceable results.
• Experience with cell culture, tissue handling, dissection, biological sample processing, or ex vivo testing.
• Experience working with ocular tissue, ocular models, ophthalmic research, or vision science applications.
• Experience prototyping or modifying experimental fixtures, test methods, or laboratory setups.
• Familiarity with experimental data analysis, interpretation, graphing, and technical report preparation.
• Previous experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting biological research, preclinical testing, or laboratory development activities.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety practices and sample handling procedures.
• Experience working with microscopy and biological imaging systems.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Location: Irvine, California
• Expected Start: As soon as possible, subject to final approval
• Expected Duration: Through approximately the middle of 2027, subject to project approval and business requirements

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $40.0 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $48.00 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies.

In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• life
• accidental death & dismemberment
• disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.