LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, School of Medicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine

Job Description

The Assistant CReM Lab Manager role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research operations. This position supports the day-to-day management of a large, collaborative stem cell research lab by helping to maintain laboratory safety, organization, and compliance.

You'll work closely with researchers and staff to ensure that essential lab functions run smoothly making it a strong steppingstone for those considering research, biotech, or graduate school paths.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily lab upkeep tasks including checking deliveries, restocking supplies, disposing of lab waste, and maintaining tissue culture (TC) room readiness.
• Assist with weekly equipment maintenance: cleaning TC hoods and incubators, autoclaving materials, flushing eyewash stations, and updating cleaning logs.
• Help manage shared reagents and supplies; aliquot materials and coordinate fridge and freezer storage.
• Support basic training, onboarding tours, and serve as a point of contact when the lab manager is away.
• Contribute to ongoing safety and compliance projects (e.g., chemical inventory audits, equipment calibration coordination, lab safety preparations).
• Respond to minor lab emergencies and help maintain shared community and break spaces.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A recent bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field. Some prior lab experience (through coursework, internships, or research).
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn on the job. Interest in lab management, research support, or scientific operations.

Why Join Us? You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team at the forefront of regenerative medicine research, gaining valuable experience in lab operations, compliance, and scientific collaboration. This is a great opportunity for graduates interested in applying to research jobs, biotech roles, or graduate/professional programs.

Contact: millergr@bu.edu

Required Skills
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with 0-12 months of experience.

Salary Grade: Grade 43
Expected Hiring Range: $15.19 - $24.38

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Location: Boston, MA