Research Technician

Looking to gain hands-on research experience? Join an innovative biological research team focused on developing ice-nucleating proteins that support cloud seeding and water sustainability technologies. This role is ideal for candidates with a Biology or Microbiology
background who enjoy working in the lab, culturing microorganisms, maintaining fungal cultures, and performing microbiology research using aseptic techniques.

This part-time Research Technician role focuses on supporting routine microbiology and fungal cultivation activities within a biological research program that develops ice-nucleating proteins produced and secreted by microorganisms, including fungi. The position is hands‑on and physically demanding, involving high‑throughput agar‑plate inoculation, culture maintenance, and wet lab chemistry while following established aseptic procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

• Perform routine microbiology tasks, including culturing and maintaining microorganisms such as fungi on agar plates and in other appropriate media.
• Conduct high‑throughput agar‑plate inoculation and manage large numbers of cultures in an organized and efficient manner.
• Apply aseptic techniques consistently to prevent contamination and ensure the integrity of all cultures and experiments.
• Carry out wet lab chemistry procedures related to testing and characterization of microorganisms and ice‑nucleating proteins.
• Follow established laboratory safety requirements, including proper handling of biological materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Use basic computer skills to document experimental procedures, record data accurately, and maintain organized electronic and/or paper lab records.
• Support ongoing biological research focused on ice‑nucleating proteins that can promote ice formation at relatively warm subzero temperatures.
• Assist with routine lab maintenance tasks such as preparing media, labeling samples, cleaning work areas, and organizing supplies.
• Collaborate with other laboratory staff by communicating observations, reporting issues, and contributing to the improvement of experimental workflows.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures and quality practices to ensure reliable and reproducible experimental results.

• Bachelors degree in a science discipline, preferably Biology or Microbiology.
• Demonstrated microbiology experience, including culturing microorganisms and working with agar plates.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique for handling and transferring cultures in a laboratory setting.
• Hands‑on wet lab chemistry experience, including basic preparation, handling, and testing of chemical solutions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication within the laboratory environment.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous, hands‑on laboratory work involving repetitive tasks and high‑throughput procedures.
• Familiarity with general laboratory practices, equipment, and safety protocols.

• Academic or research experience in microbiology, fungal cultivation, or related biological sciences gained through school projects, internships, or laboratory courses.
• Experience conducting research in an academic or industrial lab setting, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols and standard operating procedures precisely.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple cultures, samples, and tasks simultaneously in a high‑throughput environment.
• Interest in biological applications related to weather modification, cloud seeding, or environmental technologies.
• Ability to work…