Laboratory Technician; Onsite

Job Opening

The State University of New York College of Optometry has an immediate opening for a full-time laboratory technician in the Biological Research Facility. We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced laboratory technician to participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease and assist in the day to day operations of a NIH funded laboratory. The ideal candidate will work directly with investigators on the development of experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversee general laboratory organization and maintenance.

About us:

we are a small research group with NIH intramural and extramural industry funding to study the visual control of eye growth and the development of myopia. In particular, we are interested in understanding why eyes become myopic (nearsighted) and developing approaches to control it.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience as a laboratory technician.
• Strong interest in vision research, ability to work independently after training, and exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work closely with other lab members, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Experience in cellular and molecular techniques, neuroscience or vision science, computers and electronics, data management, and wet lab techniques.

Annual salary range is $50 to $65K, and there is also a generous benefit package.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy‑related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees and do not receive state fringe benefits.