Research Technician – Lab Manager & Safety Lead

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Research Technician – Journey to manage the department’s student laboratories, prepare reagents, and maintain equipment. The role emphasizes lab set‑up, inventory control, and safe handling of biohazard materials in a BSL-2 context, with typical hours from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science within Academic Affairs and offers a full‑time, benefited appointment

Responsibilities

• Manage the student laboratories, including set‑up/takedown and preparation of test samples, reagents, and media.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation; perform basic maintenance and repairs.
• Serve as departmental safety officer, including waste disposal and biohazard compliance.

Job description

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Research Technician – Journey to manage the department’s student laboratories, prepare reagents, and maintain equipment. The role emphasizes lab set‑up, inventory control, and safe handling of biohazard materials in a BSL-2 context, with typical hours from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science within Academic Affairs and offers a full‑time, benefited appointment