Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
Research laboratory technician
provides laboratory maintenance and wet lab research activities as needed to complete research projects.
Research Laboratory Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Shall aid in the execution of scientific studies, basic cell culture, high –throughput screening assays, PCR and other assays, animal procedures, collection/data analyzing, and maintain laboratory and laboratory equipment
Will assist in the development, execution, and evaluation of high-throughput screening projects for the antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-toxin therapeutic areas and assist in the development of novel assays/methods for various programs
Will perform both in vitro and in vivo microbiological experiments designed to evaluate therapeutic compounds for antibacterial/antiviral/antitoxin activity
Will support approximately 2 mouse studies per month
Will perform basic molecular biology techniques to support creation of novel cell or enzymatic based assays for evaluation of MCM
Will assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts
Will be responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories
Supplies updated Therapeutics Technical Report monthly
Must have a working knowledge of general diesel and gasoline engine operation
Maintain sanitation and husbandry programs for a variety of animal species, housing systems, and equipment in accordance with written SOPs
Research Laboratory Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Research Laboratory Technician
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Education for Research Laboratory Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the research laboratory technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Science, Education, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Molecular Biology, Communication, Microbiology, Associates
Skills for Research Laboratory Technician
Desired skills for research laboratory technician include:
Microsoft Office products
Administering network storage environments
MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429
Microsoft Active Directory functionality and architecture
Network design and implementation
Specialized area of research
Strategic planning
Wet lab research techniques
Excel
Laboratory equipment and research protocols
Desired experience for research laboratory technician includes:
Observe, record, and report on the health status of animals
Assist the veterinary clinical staff with restraint and treatment of animals
Assist research staff, LAMS staff, and students with restraint of animals and special housing per supervisor approved service requests
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
Assist with training of LAAs
Electronically records all test results and electronically compiles and sends data reports to customers
Research Laboratory Technician Examples
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Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a research laboratory technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research laboratory technician
- Maintains organized and detailed records
- Performs basic laboratory procedures
- Logs specimens
- Operates and performs general housekeeping on laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, chromatographs, and chemical analysis instrumentation
- Performs tissue specific procedures, such as basic sectioning, staining
- Conducts experimental analysis with supervision
- An Honours or Master degree in Biology and/or equivalent experience
- Theoretical and practical expertise in current laboratory techniques for molecular genetics
- Extensive practical experience with DNA extraction and NGS library preparation
- Practical experience in the independent implementation and optimisation of laboratory protocols
Qualifications for research laboratory technician
- Performing a research thesis project in college is preferred experience for this position
- BA or BS, with a concentration in the biological sciences and 1-2 years of research laboratory experience (pre- or post-graduation) for the Senior level
- Must have completed appropriate training and certification in CITI training in AALAS training for animal use and care in research pertaining to rodents and swine
- Candidate should also possess knowledge in biomedical instrumentation, biomedical signals processing, computational methods in biomedical engineering, physiology, and electric circuits
- The ability to focus on complex tasks and attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks under general direction in support of scientific research
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Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a research laboratory technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research laboratory technician
- Perform general housekeeping of laboratory and operation of laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, safety compliance
- Laboratory responsibilities will include stock solution preparation and some mouse colony record keeping
- Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies and rules
- Modify interior, exterior and electrical subsystems of vehicles
- Bench test component and subsystem functionality (hardware, software functionality and system)
- Vehicle test of component and subsystem functionality (hardware, software functionality, and system)
- Create mechanical components/packaging to support designs using machine tools
- Create CAD models of sensor mountings
- Maintenance of lab equipment
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Qualifications for research laboratory technician
- Preference for certification in histology (HT or HTL) and/or medical technology and/or similar training certification
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures
- Relevant Bachelors/Masters Degree &/or equivalent experience in genetics and/or genomics
- Demonstrated experience in current laboratory techniques for molecular genetics, including DNA extraction and preparation of nucleic acid libraries for high-throughput sequencing
- Demonstrated experience in the implementation and optimisation of laboratory protocols
- Proven ability to conduct experiments, collect data and analyse it using spreadsheets and statistical approaches
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Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a research laboratory technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research laboratory technician
- Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations
- Assists with sterile procedures
- Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissue cultures
- Collects, prepares, and processes specimens
- Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or other analyses
- Provide for daily and postop care of large animals, mainly sheep and swine
- Work with R&D Manager to meet customer requests by assisting in the development of formulations and physical samples
- Conduct analytical testing of products water activity, titrations, color analysis, refractometer
- Set up and operate all laboratory machinery, including but not limited to pilot plant equipment and basic lab testing equipment
- Participate in physical, chemical and sensory evaluations of food ingredients and finished products
Qualifications for research laboratory technician
- The ability to focus on complex tasks and pay great attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary and carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
- Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology Development or related field
- 2+ years’ experience and highly proficient in the build, bench test, and system integration/test of embedded electrical and electro-mechanical components, subsystems, and systems
- Familiarity with use and maintenance of electrical and mechanical tools (meters, oscilloscopes, logic analysis tools, machining tools, 3D printers, soldering irons)
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Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a research laboratory technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for research laboratory technician
- Assist with storage studies, set up and routine testing of products from storage unit
- Complete analysis of products made and samples received in a timely manner
- Maintain a stock of raw materials that are within shelf life
- Work with colleagues to promote a "Team" environment
- Actively promote company safety policies and procedures
- Assist with projects and other job-related duties as assigned
- Synthesizing UV curable oligomers and polymers for new product development and research
- Optimize various synthetic processes
- Conduct analytical testing, including chemical and physical characterization of polymeric materials
- Prepare, package and ship samples for customer evaluation
Qualifications for research laboratory technician
- Proficiency in Microsoft office, file, maintenance, database management, and spreadsheet applications
- Familiarity with automotive or aerospace electrical/electronic subsystems
- Good Communications skills (written and verbal) and experience collaborating with researchers, engineers and managers
- Familiarity with office related software (MS Office Suite or equivalent)
- Familiarity with outfitting and maintaining a working electromechanical laboratory/garage including all required tools
- Familiarity with vehicular communication busses including diagnostics
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Research Laboratory Technician Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a research laboratory technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research laboratory technician
- Safe operation of laboratory equipment and machines
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of laboratory/machine equipment
- Assist in Customer problem resolution
- Performs routine biological procedures such as DNA, RNA and protein extractions
- Prepares simple chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers
- Assists in collection, preparation, and processing of specimens
- Assists in collection, recording, and analysis of research data
- Performs general housekeeping of laboratory, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Perform sterile procedures such as cell culture
- Assist in laboratory animal handling and procedures
Qualifications for research laboratory technician
- Familiarity with CAD modelling and electrical schematics
- Be flexible and capable to adopt priority changes daily
- Be able to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
- Be able to quickly learn new testing methods and instrument use
- Be able to interact with in-house project teams
- Bachelor's Degree – Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar technical field