Laboratory Technician, Limited Term at Chapman University in Orange, California

Job Description:

Position Title:

Laboratory Technician, Limited Term

Limited-Term (Renewable)

SA25524

part-time 30-39 hours weekly

Non-Exempt

$20.00

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Incumbent will provide support to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for supporting our laboratory staff with the primary goal of optimizing experiments and succeeding in producing reliable studies. Work alongside the PI to determine research methods and conduct laboratory experiments to express and purify membrane proteins in mammalian cells. The candidate will need to be methodical when carrying out duties and generate reports to submit to the relevant laboratory managers.

Under PI (Principal Investigator)'s supervision:

• Express and purify membrane proteins in mammalian cells. · Assist biological and pharmaceutical scientists in the laboratories.


• Be able to work individually and with a scientific team.


• Able to perform laboratory experiments in line with standard testing procedures.


• Record all experimental observations, collect data, and test results accurately and in a specified format.


• Set up and perform experiments, make experimental observations, and discuss and interpret findings results verbally and in writing.


• Conduct mammalian cell culture and other experiments as required.


• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.


• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment.


• Maintain daily logs and equipment record books.


• Ensure that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times in the laboratory.


• Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.


• Order, maintain, and organize laboratory supplies.


• Procure, receive, label, and/or maintain chemicals or laboratory supplies.


• Perform other duties as assigned

• Proven experience working in a laboratory


• Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field


• Working experience with mammalian cell culture Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)


• Ability to work autonomously and on time to meet deadlines


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.


Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.


The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate