Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations including financial tracking, ordering supplies, and inventory maintenance
• Perform technical research tasks such as bacterial culture, plasmid amplification, and molecular cloning
• Conduct in vitro mRNA synthesis and routine quality control assays
• Oversee rodent colony management and ensure compliance with IACUC procedures
• Maintain lab safety standards and ensure compliance with university EHS requirements
• Manage regulatory paperwork, including MTAs and IRB protocols for human gamete research
• Onboard and train new lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (cloning, bacterial culture, nucleic acid prep)
• Demonstrated organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lab management or technician experience in an academic research setting
• Experience with in vitro transcription and mRNA synthesis
• Experience with rodent colony management and IACUC procedures
• Familiarity with university procurement systems

About the Company

The Kelleher Lab at Syracuse University studies the biophysics of mammalian oocytes and early embryos. By combining quantitative live-cell microscopy with concepts from soft matter and active matter physics, the lab seeks to understand how cellular structures self-organize. The research sits at the interface of physics, cell biology, and reproductive medicine, with direct applications to IVF and human fertility.