Research Technician I

University of Rochester

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Research Technician I position for Summer 2026 is available in the laboratory of Dr. Chia-Lung Wu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and the Center for Musculoskeletal Research. The Wu Lab integrates bioengineering, cell biology, multi-omics, and genome editing approaches, alongside animal models, to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal tissue development and disease pathogenesis. The Research Technician I will provide routine technical support within the laboratory and assist with ongoing NIH-funded research projects.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective time management skills
• Willingness to work with mice and discarded human surgical tissues
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Hands on lab experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performing experiments by following established protocols under direct supervision, including mouse tissue harvest, sample processing (e.g., histological sectioning and staining), imaging, and cell culture.
• Collecting, organizing, and recording experimental data as directed by the Principal Investigator and/or senior laboratory personnel.
• Performs tissue harvesting, histological preparation, and fluorescent antibody staining of mouse tissue samples according to established protocols and under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or senior lab personnel.
• Performs imaging of prepared mouse tissue samples according to established protocols and under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or senior lab personnel.
• Collects, records, and enters experimental data into established laboratory databases and systems; organizes data for review by the Principal Investigator and/or senior lab personnel.
• Attends lab meetings and relevant seminars as appropriate.
• Assists with routine laboratory upkeep and monitoring of supply/reagent inventory under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED