Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Chemistry, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Teach Graduate Students, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Waste Management
Req Id: 41869
Job Title: PFW - Laboratory Technician
City: Fort Wayne
Job Description:
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Laboratory Technician in the Department of Biological Sciences. This position will be responsible for preparing materials for a variety of teaching labs. The pay for this position is $21.00 hourly.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare laboratory materials for classes in microbiology, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology
- Serve as the department's Designated Trained Individual (DTI) to ensure laboratory safety compliance and assist with chemical waste management.
- Long-term culturing and maintenance of stock microbiological cultures.
- Prepare laboratory media and materials for instructional use
- Supervise and train graduate teaching assistants that assist with classroom laboratory preparation.
- Assist the Manager of Life Sciences Support Services with departmental tasks as deemed necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- 3 years experience in biological science laboratory protocols.
- Able to culture cells, tissues, and organisms including media preparation.
- Experienced with the disposal of biological and chemical waste.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with molecular biology techniques.
- Able to supervise and train graduate teaching assistants
- Instructional experience with undergraduate students.
- Able to regularly maintain laboratory equipment.
- Able to maintain good interpersonal skills to assist faculty, staff, and students with laboratory prep and safety.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledgeable in laboratory safety regulations.
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December. · Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.
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Posting Start Date: 4/30/26