Research Lab Technician

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Research Lab Technician – Rangachari Lab Group manages and coordinates research lab activities within the Rangachari research group in the Chemistry and Biochemistry discipline. This position maintains established laboratory operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the lab. The role supports daily research activities and helps ensure continuity of laboratory processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and track projects within the laboratory; supervise graduate and undergraduate students working on those projects; create and maintain project databases; and provide weekly reports to Director.

• Oversee ordering of lab consumables, maintaining instruments, and scheduling maintenance and repairs.

• Develop and document laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP); attend and participate in weekly laboratory meetings.

• Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations outlined in the laboratory management plan and that all lab members are fully compliant with safety requirements; maintain proper safety upkeep within the lab.

• Responsible for the preparation of routine experimental needs, such as LB media, Agar plates, buffers, autoclaved materials, etc.

• Maintain supplies and general laboratory inventory.

• Perform other duties as assigned.