Lab Research Technician

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Lab Research Technician Posting Summary

Develop and optimize sensors, collect, process, and interpret electrochemistry data, train new students, maintain cell cultures (including biowaste management), troubleshoot instrumentation, disseminate our findings through presentations, and write manuscript(s).

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience and one year experience with electrochemical sensors and maintaining and growing cell cultures.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with fast scan cyclic voltammetry, carbon fiber microelectrodes, flow injection analysis, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Experience with polymer coatings such as PEDOT/Nafion.

Anticipated Pay Range $22.34/hr to $23/hour Other Information

Please note this position is .80 FTE for a 12-month term ending June 30, 2027.

Applicants are asked to apply online. Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Vermont welcomes difference, values collaboration, encourages debate, and stands for integrity, service, and academic excellence. We are dedicated to the rigorous pursuit, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge through the process of discovery, the creation of art, and the practice of teaching. We provide an integrated and engaging multidisciplinary experience that generates creativity, critical thought, effective communication, and a practiced commitment to serve the pressing needs of society and the natural world.

For more information about the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), please visit the CAS website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 08/04/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground:
Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Research Laboratory OC1 N Posting Number S6250PO Department Chemistry/52090 Position Number  Percent of Full-Time .80 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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