Research Technician 1

Posted: 27-Mar-26

Type: Full-time

Categories:

• Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
• Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: R147690

The Research Technician 1 will support a nutrition study utilizing continuous cultures inoculated with rumen microbiota. This role plays a key part in sample collection, laboratory analyses, and day-to-day operations of an active research lab focused on ruminant nutrition. The technician will collaborate regularly with graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Research Support (50%)

• Collects, processes, and prepares samples for a variety of nutrient analyses related to continuous culture fermentation studies.
• Coordinates with other students and research personnel involved in sample collection and processing.
• Mixes chemical solutions and prepares reagents according to established protocols.
• Utilizes standard laboratory instruments and follows established procedures to ensure data quality and reproducibility.

Laboratory Operations & Administrative Support (50%)

• Coordinates ordering of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Prepares, organizes, and ships samples to commercial analytical laboratories as needed.
• Ensures samples are correctly identified, stored, and tracked using appropriate labeling and record-keeping methods.
• Maintains laboratory safety standards, cleanliness, and compliance with university guidelines.
• Organizes and maintains laboratory notebooks, digital records, and documentation required for research activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

(As defined for the Research Technician 1 classification)

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

This job profile is a Research Technician 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications