Research Technician (Liu Lab)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or HSA

Disability and life insurance

14% employer retirement matching

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

NEOMED's Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Research Technician in the Liu Lab to assist with mouse-model research and data collection under supervision.

You will collaborate to set up experiments, maintain the lab, record results, and ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and animal-use standards.

Starting pay ranges from $13.98 to $14.50 per hour, with strong benefits and opportunities for growth; a Bachelor's degree is required and one year of lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or training.
• No research experience required.
• One year experience in a laboratory environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers to setup experiments and perform research projects.
• Execute experimental procedures with precision and attention to detail.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.
• Follow ethical standards and regulatory requirements applicable to the research field.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean and orderly manner.
• Record and organize data generated from experiments.
• Assist in the analysis of experimental results using appropriate software and tools.
• Summarize findings and contribute to the preparation of research reports.
• Compile and update laboratory notebooks, databases, and electronic records with detailed records of the experimental procedures, observations and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Research Technician (Liu Lab)

Position Type: Research

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: BW3

Under direction of the Principal Investigator,assist in conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data,maintaining laboratory and equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

ExperimentalAssistance and Safety:

Collaborate with researchers to setup experiments and perform research projects. Execute experimentalprocedures with precision and attention to detail. Adhere to safetyprotocols and guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.Follow ethical standards and regulatory requirements applicable tothe research field.

Laboratory Maintenance:

Maintain laboratory in aclean and orderly manner. Ensure the proper functioning ofequipment and promptly report any issues.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Record and organizedata generated from experiments. Assist in the analysis ofexperimental results using appropriate software and tools.Summarize findings and contribute to the preparation of researchreports. Compile and update laboratory notebooks, databases, andelectronic records with the detailed records of the experimentalprocedures, observations and results.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties asassigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent educationand/or training.
• No research experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience in a laboratory environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to collect and analyzeexperimental data which may include use of and handlingexperimental animals. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratoryequipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer andother office equipment.

Department Specific Information:

Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Department of BiomedicalSciencesNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-basedmedical university committed to educating health professionals,advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We areseeking a Research Technician in the lab of Dr.Chia-Feng Liu who wants to contribute to meaningful work in acollaborative research environment.This entry-level position will support laboratoryresearch involving mouse models under the guidance and supervisionof the principal investigator and experienced research personnel.Following appropriate training, responsibilities may includeassisting with mouse handling, breeding colony maintenance,genotyping, administration of experimental treatments, collectionof tissue samples, monitoring of animal health, and maintenance ofaccurate animal and experimental records. The employee will beexpected to follow approved animal-use protocols, institutionalpolicies, and all applicable animal welfare and research compliancerequirements.At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborativeand team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling ourmission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, weseek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrivein a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose valuesalign with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Pay Rate Range: $13.98 – $14.50,commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive medical,dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future
• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year
• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.