Temporary Lab Technician- BCC PostBacc Program

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108950

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
Experience in budgeting and financial management.

Position Description:

The BCC PostBacc Program, supports laboratory technicians in preparing for PhD studies through the development of research and professional skills essential for competitive graduate school applications. The program also serves as a pipeline for recruiting highly trained candidates into the University of Louisville’s PhD programs.

This is a temporary position with an expected start date of 8/17/2026 through 8/14/2027.

This position will be in the Chen Mechanobiology Laboratory at UofL is seeking a temporary laboratory technician to oversee the daily operation of the laboratory and provide support for graduate and undergraduate researchers. Additionally, the laboratory technician will assist with management of laboratory budgets, equipment, and inventory. Further, the technician will be involved in supporting the research projects within the lab and establishing research SOPs for new and incoming personnel. Additionally, the technician will conduct experiments involving biomaterial fabrication, microfluidics, molecular biology assays, and biophysical analysis of cells and tissues.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.

• Manage a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, providing guidance and support as needed.

• Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, arranging for repairs and replacements when necessary.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

• Manage laboratory budgets, including procurement of materials and allocation of resources.

• Train and mentor new laboratory staff to ensure competence and understanding of protocols.

• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement in laboratory processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferentially have graduated within 36 months and have a GPA >3.0.

• Strong interest in pursuing a PhD.

Lab Technician Competencies & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• In-depth knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in budgeting and financial management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.