Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Senior Professional

About the role

The Research Technologist - Life Sciences supports life‑science research by designing and executing experiments, advising on methodology, managing data, training personnel, and overseeing project operations across disciplines such as neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and conduct research projects/experiments in laboratory/field settings across life‑science disciplines.
• Investigate and evaluate research methods; advise faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology and equipment.
• Collect, correlate, analyze, summarize and report results; identify data integrity issues.
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; explain technology capabilities, limitations and outcomes.
• Oversee daily project operations; develop protocols; assure quality, cost‑effectiveness and timeliness.
• Perform experimental tasks including assays, material tests, specimen evaluation and cultures.
• Execute and develop data collection procedures; record, correlate and analyze data; prepare analysis summaries.
• Contribute to research‑method design; identify problems; recommend solutions and technical approaches.
• Make recommendations for data collection, management and visualization software.
• Author papers, proposals, presentations and reports to disseminate findings.
• May operate a specialized research area or laboratory.
• May supervise staff, including hiring, development and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills

• Assay performance, material testing, specimen evaluation, and culture techniques.
• Data collection, correlation, analysis, summarization and visualization.
• Equipment operation training and technical demonstration.
• Research protocol development and quality assurance.
• Project oversight and cost‑effective planning.
• Staff supervision, hiring and performance management.
• Technical writing of papers, proposals, presentations and reports.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full‑time employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time).
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses/children.

Pay

Salary range: $54,060.00 – $78,444.00.