Laboratory Technician I

UMass Boston; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Disability accommodations

Job summary

UMass Boston is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support academic biology lab courses. You will prepare reagents, set up equipment, maintain a well-organized lab, and weekly prepare media for Drosophila colony maintenance.

Responsibilities include assisting with troubleshooting, presenting results, handling lab items safely, and ensuring compliance with safe lab practices. The role is non-exempt, unionized, with salary at $28.05 per hour and HR accommodations available.

Qualifications

• BS in biology or related field preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience and familiarity with general lab techniques or coursework.
• Working knowledge in cell biology, botany, ecology, or zoology.
• Attention to detail, good record-keeping, and strong written/oral communication; computer literacy (Excel).
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions and work well with others.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Reagent preparation and testing.
• Equipment calibration.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Record keeping

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Summary

The incumbent of this position will serve as a Laboratory Technician and will be responsible for performing laboratory work associated with reagent preparation, apparatus and materials set up as part of the academic lab courses. Other tasks related to this role include establishing and maintaining a well-organized lab environment and weekly preparation of media for Drosophila colony maintenance.

Examples of Duties

• reagent preparation and testing
• equipment calibration
• feeding and maintaining animal colonies
• assisting with maintaining and organizing lab equipment, records and supplies
• assisting laboratory coordinator and teaching assistants with troubleshooting aspects associated with laboratory exercises
• presenting experimental results
• washing and autoclaving of lab items
• ensuring that safe laboratory practice is followed

Qualifications

• A BS in the biology or a related field is preferred.
• The successful candidate will have basic laboratory experience and be comfortable with general lab techniques and/or ample laboratory course work in both general biology and zoology.
• With a working lab knowledge of two or more of the following areas: cell biology, botany, ecology, and zoology.
• Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and computer literacy (especially Microsoft Excel).
• Must also have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to handle supplies and items of up to 30 lbs.

Grade: 14 Hourly Rate: $28.05

This is a non-exempt union position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the [e-mail] or 617-287-5148.

Departments: Biology