Laboratory Technician (Onsite)

SUNY College of Optometry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY College of Optometry is seeking a full-time laboratory technician for its Biological Research Facility in New York. The role involves assisting in studies related to eye development and ocular disease, managing day-to-day operations of a NIH funded lab, and collaborating with investigators on experimental models and data analysis. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in science or have relevant lab experience. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $65,000, plus a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or previous experience as a laboratory technician.
• General interest in vision research and ability to work independently after training.
• Experience in cellular and molecular techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of a NIH funded laboratory.
• Work directly with investigators on experimental models and data analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cellular and molecular techniques

Data management

Wet lab techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Job Summary

The State University of New York College of Optometry has an immediate opening for a full-time laboratory technician in the Biological Research Facility. The role involves assisting in studies of eye development and ocular disease, day‑to‑day operations of a NIH funded laboratory, and working directly with investigators on experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversight of general laboratory organization and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease.

Assist with day‑to‑day operations of a NIH funded laboratory.

Work directly with investigators on development of experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversee general laboratory organization and maintenance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in science or previous experience as a laboratory technician. General interest in vision research, ability to work independently after training, and exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Strong organizational skills, ability to work closely with other lab members, reliability, and willingness to learn. Experience in cellular and molecular techniques, neuroscience or vision science, computers and electronics, data management, and wet lab techniques is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range: $50,000 – $65,000, plus a generous benefits package.

Equal Opportunity / Non‑Discrimination Statement

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy‑related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.