Research Lab Technician Academic Translational Neuroscience

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40

Onsite

M-F

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

Join our research team supporting NIH-funded studies through the processing and management of human biospecimens. This position performs specialized laboratory procedures, maintains specimen integrity and documentation, and supports quality, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, preserve, store, track, and ship human biological specimens.
• Perform procedures including aliquoting, cell counting, viability testing, PBMC isolation, and cryopreservation.
• Maintain specimen inventory, chain-of-custody records, and laboratory databases.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Support quality control, regulatory compliance, and laboratory workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with investigators, research teams, and laboratory partners.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with biospecimen processing, biobanking, cryogenic storage, PBMC isolation, LIMS, and clinical or translational research is preferred.

Level III/IV Consideration: Candidates may be considered at the Laboratory Technician III or IV level based on education, experience, and demonstrated technical expertise.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.