Chemical Laboratory Technician

About the role

This position supports an NIH-funded research project focused on developing and validating color-changing chemical time-temperature indicators used to monitor biospecimen exposure to thawed or inappropriately warm conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical reagents, solutions, samples, and reaction mixtures, and perform laboratory experiments using standard chemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data, maintain laboratory records and inventories, and prepare technical reports, graphs, and other research documentation.
• Afford support to the testing and evaluation of prototype devices, including performance, stability, and compatibility under various laboratory conditions.
• Collaborate with faculty, research staff, and students to support laboratory operations and research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate volunteers as needed.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory or research environment.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, chemical safety practices, and the operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and documenting research data using Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Skills

• Basic laboratory techniques.
• Chemical safety practices.
• Operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Technical documentation.
• Scientific communication.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$46,300.00 - $52,000.00 per year; DOE

Schedule

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