Research​/Lab Technician or Manager

We are seeking either an early-career laboratory technician or master’s degree qualified laboratory manager to provide laboratory support for the Harrison Lab. This position will be responsible for supervising undergraduate laboratory projects, maintaining laboratory operations, managing inventory and purchasing, and ensuring laboratory supplies are appropriately stocked. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate, organized, and detailed laboratory records.

Strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.

A master’s degree-qualified candidate will be expected to perform advanced laboratory activities, including data analysis and bioinformatics; histology procedures such as sample collection, processing, staining, and microscopy; tissue culture techniques including sterile technique, cell propagation, plasticware coating, cell seeding, and transfection; molecular biology workflows including plasmid preparation, qPCR, RNA immunoprecipitation, and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing applications; and protein assays such as ELISA and Western blotting.

Candidates with formal training and demonstrated experience in one or more of these techniques are preferred.

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
• Prepare reagents and standards according to lab SOPs.
• Oversee maintenance & upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate logs containing methodological details.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean and safe fashion.
• Help undergraduate scholars with lab work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Data analysis and bioinformatics
• Histology / Immunostaining / Microscopy
• Tissue culture experiments with cell lines and/or primary neurons
• qPCR

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, biology, neuroscience or related field required (0 to 2 years experience with above detailed lab techniques for technician level).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to collaborate well with others.
• Critical thinking/troubleshooting skills required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be careful and detail-oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and deal with new and challenging situations enthusiastically.
• Flexibility is essential.

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.

Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.