Lab Technician

Lab Technician

The Kelleher Lab studies the biophysics of mammalian oocytes and early embryos. We combine quantitative live-cell microscopy with concepts from soft matter and active matter physics to understand how cellular structures, particularly the meiotic spindle and the preimplantation embryo, self-organize and generate force. Our work sits at the interface of physics, cell biology, and reproductive medicine, with applications to IVF and human fertility.

The lab is part of Syracuse University's Department of Physics and is affiliated with the Bioinspired Institute.

This position is based at the Syracuse University campus in Syracuse, NY and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay range is $19.00 - $26.00. Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position requiring 20–25 hours per week. Work hours are flexible and will be determined by management in consultation with the employee and based on departmental needs.

Education and experience:

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (cloning, bacterial culture, nucleic acid prep). Demonstrated organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills and knowledge:
Prior lab management or technician experience in an academic research setting. Experience with in vitro transcription/mRNA synthesis. Experience with rodent colony management and IACUC procedures. Familiarity with university procurement systems.

Responsibilities:
Lab operations & administration, financial management of the lab, routine maintenance of lab equipment, maintaining accurate records of experiments, reagents, and lab procedures. Research & technical work, bacterial culture and plasmid amplification, in vitro mRNA synthesis, routine assays and quality control, molecular cloning and other molecular biology tasks as needed, mouse colony management, collecting preliminary data in support of ongoing research projects.

Safety & compliance, managing lab safety, including training and compliance with university EHS requirements, regulatory compliance (e.g., MTAs with other labs, IRB paperwork for research on human gametes), onboarding and training new lab members (postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, visitors), general communications/website management.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.