Laboratory Technician

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,936,000 - 81,091,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Facilities access

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a one-year, benefits-eligible NIH-sponsored project on neuronal regeneration in crickets. Responsibilities include lab management, collaborating with students, and contributing substantially to research projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and prior lab experience. 32 hrs/week (0.75 FTE), Monday–Friday; Bowdoin College notes visa sponsorship is not available for staff positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field is required.
• Previous laboratory experience is required.
• Organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and enthusiasm for biological research.
• Prior research experience in molecular or cellular biology and bioinformatics is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the lab (ordering supplies and equipment, preparing solutions).
• Collaborate with students on research projects.
• Participate significantly in NIH-sponsored research projects.

Skills

Lab management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Biology knowledge

Bioinformatics (preferable)

Neuroscience helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Title

Title Laboratory Technician

Posting Number

Posting Number S01580JP

Department

Department Biology

Job Summary

A one-year, benefits-eligible position for an NIH -sponsored project on the molecular basis of neuronal regeneration in adult crickets. Responsibilities include: managing the day-to-day operation of the lab (e.g. ordering supplies and equipment, preparing solutions); collaborating with students; and participating significantly in research projects. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $26.85-28.30/per hour

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical - effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time ( PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field is required.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Previous laboratory experience is required

Organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and enthusiasm for biological research. Prior research experience in molecular or cellular biology and bioinformatics is preferable. Familiarity with neuroscience is helpful but not necessary.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

32 hrs/week Monday - Friday (January 2015 - August 2019) (0.75 FTE )

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full Time Academic Year

FTE

FTE 0.75

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/04/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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