Laboratory Technician

Posting Details

Posting Details


Title
Laboratory Technician


Posting Number
S01580JP


Department
Biology


Job Summary


A one-year, benefits-eligible position for an NIH-sponsored project on the molecular basis of neuronal regeneration in adult crickets. Responsibilities include: managing the day-to-day operation of the lab (e.g. ordering supplies and equipment, preparing solutions); collaborating with students; and participating significantly in research projects. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $26.85-28.30/per hour

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical - effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more:

Education/Skills Requirements


Bachelor's degree in biology or related field is required.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents


Previous laboratory experience is required

Organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and enthusiasm for biological research. Prior research experience in molecular or cellular biology and bioinformatics is preferable. Familiarity with neuroscience is helpful but not necessary.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.


Standard Work Days and Hours


32 hrs/week Monday - Friday (January 2015 - August 2019) (0.75 FTE)

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.


Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin


Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.


We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.


Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift
N/A


Employment Category
Full Time Academic Year


FTE
0.75


Benefits Eligible
Yes


Pay Type
Hourly


Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff


Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No


Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No


Posting Date
07/20/2026


Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No


Type of Posting
Internal/External


Special Instructions to Applicants


If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.


EEO Information


Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.