Biomedical Research Lab Technician

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM); Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist faculty with ongoing biomedical research on campus. Responsibilities include animal care, preparing buffers and solutions, conducting experiments, collecting data, and maintaining lab operations.

The role requires on-campus presence for 40 hours/week. The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and contributing to manuscript and poster

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Willingness to handle animals and biological procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide support to faculty to conduct experiments including tissue prep and molecular biology techniques
• Prepare buffers and solutions, maintain lab records and inventories
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety systems
• Keep SDS records up-to-date and assist with OSHA compliance
• Maintain animal care including housing, feeding and weighing of small animals
• Assist with data collection, analysis and manuscript/poster preparation
• Attend monthly Research Council meetings and record minutes
• Assist with Interprofessional Research Day organization
• Adhere to all safety and institutional regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biochemistry or related Biological Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minor in Biology or Biochemistry

Job description

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist faculty with ongoing biomedical research on campus. Responsibilities include animal care, preparing buffers and solutions, conducting experiments, collecting data, and maintaining lab operations.

The role requires on-campus presence for 40 hours/week. The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and contributing to manuscript and poster