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PT Laboratory Technician, Limited Term
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Lab Technician is a non-exempt part-time staff position that reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)/Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Rinker Campus. This assignment is limited-term and may be considered for renewal based on available funding. The PI is looking for a research technician with experience in molecular biology cell culture and laboratory mouse work to participate in an NIH -funded project. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models analyze mouse tissue at a molecular level and present data. The candidate will need to be methodical when carrying out duties and generate reports to submit to the laboratory PI. The job is on-site at Chapman University School of Pharmacy in Irvine California. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities
Perform mouse handling tattooing tail sampling and genotyping. Determine mouse body temperature (rectal thermometry). Mouse blood collection mouse behavior analysis mouse organ dissection thyroidectomy and mouse brain sectioning. Perform laboratory experiments in line with standard testing procedures. Perform histology sample preparation and confocal microscopy. Perform PCR Western blot and other techniques of molecular biology as needed. Maintain mammalian cell lines. Perform bacterial transformation and plasmid purification. Conduct laboratory experiments and procedures using established protocols and assist with troubleshooting technical issues under the guidance provided by the PI. Assist with refining and optimizing laboratory procedures and workflows based on experimental observations and outcomes. Compile organize and summarize experimental data for review and discussion with the PI and research team. Help with lab supplies ordering and with lab maintenance. Set up operate clean sterilize maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. Procure receive label and/or maintain chemicals or laboratory supplies. Ensure that safety guidelines are always adhered to in the laboratory. Organize and store all chemical substances fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience working in a laboratory. Proven practical experience with techniques of molecular biology. Proven experience working with rodents and genotyping rodents Working experience with cell lines and/or primary culture Proficient in research methods testing and data collection analysis evaluation report writing independent discretion and judgment. Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids biohazards etc.) Ability to work autonomously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The Lab Technician is a non-exempt part-time staff position that reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)/Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Rinker Campus. This assignment is limited-term and may be considered for renewal based on available funding. The PI is looking for a research technician with experience in molecular biology cell culture and laboratory mouse work to participate in an NIH -funded project. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models analyze mouse tissue at a molecular level and present data. The candidate will need to be methodical when carrying out duties and generate reports to submit to the laboratory PI. The job is on-site at Chapman University School of Pharmacy in Irvine California. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities
Perform mouse handling tattooing tail sampling and genotyping. Determine mouse body temperature (rectal thermometry). Mouse blood collection mouse behavior analysis mouse organ dissection thyroidectomy and mouse brain sectioning. Perform laboratory experiments in line with standard testing procedures. Perform histology sample preparation and confocal microscopy. Perform PCR Western blot and other techniques of molecular biology as needed. Maintain mammalian cell lines. Perform bacterial transformation and plasmid purification. Conduct laboratory experiments and procedures using established protocols and assist with troubleshooting technical issues under the guidance provided by the PI. Assist with refining and optimizing laboratory procedures and workflows based on experimental observations and outcomes. Compile organize and summarize experimental data for review and discussion with the PI and research team. Help with lab supplies ordering and with lab maintenance. Set up operate clean sterilize maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. Procure receive label and/or maintain chemicals or laboratory supplies. Ensure that safety guidelines are always adhered to in the laboratory. Organize and store all chemical substances fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience working in a laboratory. Proven practical experience with techniques of molecular biology. Proven experience working with rodents and genotyping rodents Working experience with cell lines and/or primary culture Proficient in research methods testing and data collection analysis evaluation report writing independent discretion and judgment. Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids biohazards etc.) Ability to work autonomously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Experience:
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