Job Summary

The Lab Support Technician assists the Lab Manager with daily laboratory operations including ordering supplies, preparing buffers/media, and conducting animal experiments, cell culture, and protein purification. This role provides training in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and cancer biology techniques.

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About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :

What We’re Looking For:                                

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Skills

• Basic knowledge in biology. 
• Basic skill in using common software (e.g., Office, Zoom, Teams)

What is helpful:

• Experience in lab environment preferred
• Familiarity with cell culture or protein purification
• Ability to work independently and in teams

What We Would Like you to Know :

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Over-time)
Retirement Eligibility:  Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Waiting Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Job Code #20003408
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

WHAT SETS US APART

EOE:
Purdue University is an EOE employer.