Research Lab Technician, Roosevelt University Schaumburg

Roosevelt University; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Roosevelt University’s Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) program at the Schaumburg campus is seeking a full-time Research Laboratory Technician to support interdisciplinary biomedical research and maintain lab operations. The role involves conducting experiments, handling instruments, and ensuring safety compliance in a collaborative academic environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and at least one year of lab experience; familiarity with lab safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or related field.
• One year of research laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and student research in biomedical science.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, organize experimental data, and communicate results to supervising faculty.
• Assist in training student researchers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot research laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, samples, and materials for research projects.
• Conduct and assist with research experiments, data collection, and operation of scientific instrumentation.
• Support laboratory safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lab safety awareness

Data organization

Independent and collaborative work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Microscopes

Centrifuges

PCR instrumentation

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Research Laboratory Technician, Schaumburg

Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) program in conjunction with the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences (DBPS) seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Technician to support interdisciplinary biomedical research and laboratory-based activities at Roosevelt University Schaumburg campus. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to maintain research laboratory operations, conduct experiments, support scientific instrumentation, and ensure laboratory safety compliance.

General Responsibilities:

• Support faculty and student research in biomedical science and related disciplines.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, organize experimental data, and communicate results to supervising faculty.
• Assist in training student researchers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot research laboratory equipment and instruments.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Order laboratory supplies and maintain records of inventory and maintenance.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, samples, and materials for research projects.
• Conduct and assist with research experiments, data collection, and operation of scientific instrumentation.
• Support laboratory safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine laboratory inspections.
• Assist with chemical and biological waste management.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits.

The salary range for this grant funded position is $55,000-58,000 annually. The effective start date for this position is January 5, 2027.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue,AUD476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail] .

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredBachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or related field.
• Research laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
• Experience operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Years of Experience Required: At least one year of laboratory experience in academic, government, healthcare, or industrial research settings.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required: None required.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in an academic, government, or commercial laboratory setting.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations and scientific research activities.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred QualificationsMinimum qualifications, plus a Master’s degree and experience with training and/or laboratory operations management.
• Experience working in aBSL-2 lab.
• 2D and 3D mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, cell line maintenance, and cryopreservation.
• Standard molecular biology techniques, includingDNA,RNA, and protein extraction; sample handling;PCR;SDS-PAGE/Western; and image analysis.
• Experience working with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment; laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometers, microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, electrophoresis systems,PCRinstrumentation, chromatography systems, biological safety cabinet, and other biological and chemical laboratory equipment as required.

• Working Conditions: Office and research laboratory settings. Position requires regular handling of laboratory chemicals, biological materials, and scientific equipment using appropriate safety procedures. May require occasional lifting of laboratory supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds.