Research Lab Tech I

Research Lab Tech I

Minimum Salary

US-MA-Worcester

Job Location

4 days ago(4/24/2026 8:53 AM)

Requisition Number

2026-49540

# of Openings

1

Posted Date

Day

Shift

Non Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status

Union Position-W28-SHARE

Position Type

Full-Time

Min

USD $36,753.60/Yr.

Max

USD $45,094.40/Yr.

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.

The Khvorova Lab focuses on the chemical engineering of therapeutic RNA by bringing together chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists for drug discovery. This position will focus on chemistry, particularly the synthesis of oligonucleotides.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods

Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
Comply with all safety and infection control standards
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to perform duties independently
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.