Laboratory Technician

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM); Erie (Erie County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

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

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

Jobbeschreibung

JOB SUMMARY: The Laboratory Technician will assist LECOM faculty members with ongoing biomedical research. Duties include assisting with animal care and procedures, preparing buffers and solutions, conducting biomedical experiments and collecting data, and helping with general laboratory maintenance and operations. The Laboratory Technician is expected to be present on campus for 40 hours/week.

JOB SUMMARY: The Laboratory Technician will assist LECOM faculty members with ongoing biomedical research. Duties include assisting with animal care and procedures, preparing buffers and solutions, conducting biomedical experiments and collecting data, and helping with general laboratory maintenance and operations. The Laboratory Technician is expected to be present on campus for 40 hours/week.

Characteristic Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provide support to faculty members to conduct experiments, including tissue preparation, molecular biology procedures (e.g., western blots, RT-PCR, immunolabeling), microscopy, cell culture, survey data design, data collection and analysis;
• Make solutions and reagents, proper disposal of biohazardous waste, and other general laboratory duties as requested by supervisor;
• Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., autoclave, water purification system, cage washer, micropipettors);
• Take inventory and order supplies as needed; keep record of supplies ordered and receipt;
• Inventory chemicals and maintain up-to-date SDS database; assist with OSHA compliance;
• Maintain current CITI certification for working with animals (rats, mice) in a research setting;
• Assist faculty members in research procedures involving animals;
• Laboratory animal care (provide food and water, clean cages, weigh animals);
• Assist Director of Research with maintenance of databases for research reporting;
• Assist faculty members with manuscript and poster preparation;
• Attend, record meeting notes for, and type minutes for monthly Research Council meeting;
• Assist with organization and logistics of Interprofessional Research Day annually;
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Research;
• Promote and preserve the mission of LECOM;
• Act in a friendly, professional manner with faculty, students and visitors at all times;
• On-campus hours are 40/week;
• Abide by all safety and institutional regulations;
• Maintain confidentiality, professional appearance and pleasant demeanor;
• Meet with faculty members, on an as needed basis, to work on various assignments; and
• Other duties as needed / assigned to maintain efficient and effective daily operations.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to accept work requests from other managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner and to independently answer such requests;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM in a timely fashion; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: a Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related Biological Sciences field, or a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology or Biochemistry is required. Previous research experience with animal handling and molecular biology techniques is highly desirable. Must be willing to work with small animals in a research setting. The successful applicant must complete CITI and OSHA training upon hiring and within the first week of the job start date (with certif cates of completion sent to supervisor).