Visiting Research Lab Technician - Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Visiting Research Lab Technician at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. This full-time role involves managing laboratory tasks that support research on anaerobic microorganisms, with a focus on strain collection, data analysis, and coordination of experiments within a collaborative research environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits portfolio

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field required.
• Experience working in a research laboratory.
• 3 years in a microbiological research lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and technical maintenance of strain collection.
• Conducting phenotypic growth experiments.
• Maintaining culture collection using cryopreservation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Logistical skills

Microbiology knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Master’s Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or animal sciences

Job description

Visiting Research Lab Technician - Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Job Summary

The Visiting Research Lab Technician will be responsible for a variety of laboratory tasks to support research in a recently funded project to develop genetic tools for anaerobic microorganisms. These duties will include research management and co-ordination, maintenance of the project strain collection and equipment, preparation of media, and support of staff scientists. Additional duties will include cultivation of strictly anaerobic microbes, preparation of biological samples and assisting in genetic experiments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination and technical maintenance of the strain collection and their genetic derivatives require accurate curation as well as balanced laboratory and organizational skills. This includes calendar co-ordination and management/shipping of strains across multiple international research groups that are partners on this proposal.
• Phenotypic growth experiments of selected strains for medium optimization and antibiotic resistance assays. Application of routine recombinant DNA techniques.
• Maintaining the culture collection with storage using cryopreservation.
• Undertake entry and analysis of the above data.

Additional Physical Demands

The work is laboratory based within the Institute for Genomic Biology

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or animal sciences; and documented experience working in a research laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or animal sciences with a focus on the study of anaerobic microbiology; documented experience of working for a minimum of 3 years in a microbiological research laboratory; and experience working with fermentation and recombinant DNA techniques would be highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in microbiology preferably involving anaerobes.
• Excellent organizational and logistical skills in order to maintain and curate the reference collection of anaerobic bacteria and methanogens.
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team including willingness to learn and support others in the team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain written and electronic records, including knowledge of record keeping and reporting software.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jana Lenz at [e-mail] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1031134
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu