PT Laboratory Technician, Limited Term

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Lab Technician role is a non-exempt, part-time position based on the Irvine campus. The successful candidate will work on an NIH-funded project involving molecular biology, mouse tissue analysis, and in vivo experiments under the PI. The role requires careful data reporting and collaboration with the PI and research team.

Work is fully on-site at Chapman University School of Pharmacy in Irvine, CA. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience working with rodents and genotyping.
• Experience with cell lines or primary culture.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Mouse handling, tattooing, tail sampling, and genotyping.
• Determine mouse body temperature.
• Mouse blood collection and behavior analysis.
• PCR, Western blot, and other molecular biology techniques.
• Maintain mammalian cell lines; bacterial transformation.
• Set up, operate, calibrate lab equipment.
• Ensure safety guidelines in the lab.
• Organize and store chemical substances and lab supplies.

Skills

Lab experience

Molecular biology

Rodent handling/genotyping

Cell lines/primary culture

Research methods & data

Autonomy & time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biochemistry

Tools

Western blot

Transfection

Transformation

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title PT Laboratory Technician, Limited Term

Position Type

Position Type Limited-Term

Job Number

Job Number SA85024

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

$20.00 per hour

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Lab Technician is a non-exempt, part-time staff position that reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)/Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Rinker Campus. This assignment is limited-term and may be considered for renewal based on available funding. The PI is looking for a research technician with experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and laboratory mouse work, to participate in an NIH-funded project. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models, analyze mouse tissue at a molecular level, and present data. The candidate will need to be methodical when carrying out duties and generate reports to submit to the laboratory PI. The job is on-site at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, in Irvine, California. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse handling, tattooing, tail sampling, and genotyping.


• Determine mouse body temperature (rectal thermometry).


• Mouse blood collection, mouse behavior analysis, mouse organ dissection, thyroidectomy and mouse brain sectioning.


• Perform laboratory experiments in line with standard testing procedures.


• Perform histology sample preparation and confocal microscopy.


• Perform PCR , Western blot, and other techniques of molecular biology as needed.


• Maintain mammalian cell lines. Perform bacterial transformation and plasmid purification.


• Conduct laboratory experiments and procedures using established protocols, and assist with troubleshooting technical issues under the guidance provided by the PI.


• Assist with refining and optimizing laboratory procedures and workflows based on experimental observations and outcomes.


• Compile, organize, and summarize experimental data for review and discussion with the PI and research team.


• Help with lab supplies ordering and with lab maintenance.


• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.


• Procure, receive, label, and/or maintain chemicals or laboratory supplies.


• Ensure that safety guidelines are always adhered to in the laboratory.


• Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a laboratory.


• Proven practical experience with techniques of molecular biology.


• Proven experience working with rodents and genotyping rodents


• Working experience with cell lines and/or primary culture


• Proficient in research methods, testing, and data collection, analysis, evaluation, report writing, independent discretion, and judgment. Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)


• Ability to work autonomously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field


• Experience in Western blot, transfection, transformation.


• Experience in histology, confocal microscopy, mouse behavior analysis, mouse body temperature (rectal thermometry).

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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Pre-screening Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

MAIN CAMPUS

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Orange, CA 92866
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RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS

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Irvine, CA 92618

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.