Research Technician

Western University of Health Sciences; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon invites applications for a Research Technician. The role offers hands-on experience in infectious disease, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, supporting the PI and team on federally funded projects.

This part-time position (1-10 hours per week) emphasizes careful data collection, maintenance of snail colonies, safety, and a collaborative, humanistic campus culture that values student and staff growth.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic laboratory technique and safety.
• Excellent organizational and notetaking skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design and preparation.
• Assist with data interpretation and analysis.
• Assist with maintenance of snail breeding colonies.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Laboratory technique

Organizational skills

Notetaking skills

Commitment to humanism

Education

Work-study eligibility

Job description

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Position Title Research Technician

Position Control Number

Position Control Number FW0768

Type of Position

Position Status

Position Status Part-time

Department

Department 1480-HCOM Site Dean

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR

Position Location

Job Summary

To provide research experience in the fields of infectious disease, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics. Employee will assist the PI and her team in federally funded research and may take on an independent research project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Familiar with basic laboratory technique and safety.
• Excellent organizational and notetaking skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

• Work study eligible student in good standing at COMP -Northwest.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in gaining laboratory research experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data interpretation and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of snail breeding colonies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Posting Details Continued

Work Schedule

• 1-10 hours per week

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

Minimum $17.00 Hourly

Maximum

Maximum $17.00 Hourly

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp laboratory objects and equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. These vision demands are needed in the lab, especially when using a microscope.

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties of the position are normally performed in a typical laboratory setting. While performing the duties in this setting the employee is regularly exposed to disinfectants and other toxic or caustic chemicals, lab animal allergens, occasionally exposed to moving heavy pieces of equipment (racks, hoods), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FWS00451

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/04/2025

Close Date

Close Date 11/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Required Documents Optional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Additional Applicant Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Yes
• No

309 E. Second St.
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
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COMP-Northwest:
200 Mullins Dr.
Lebanon, OR 97355-3983
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CHS-Northwest:
2665 S. Santiam Highway,
Lebanon, OR 97355
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