Laboratory Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
• Experience performing general laboratory duties such as preparing media and buffers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to routinely handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds and to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of standard office software tools, such as Microsoft Office.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mammalian tissue culture.
• One to two years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Train to routinely formulate and prepare stock and media solutions.
• Train to maintain inventories and manage ordering of chemical reagents and supplies required for essential lab functions.
• Support tissue culture and molecular biology experiments by working closely with scientists.
• Perform functions that improve overall laboratory efficiency.
• Sterilize laboratory supplies and media.
• Receive and send shipments to and from couriers.
• Maintain clean general work areas.
• Routinely generate plasmid stocks for laboratory experiments.