Research Technicians

Job Summary

Research Technicians

Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents. Perform testing and monitoring. Gather and record research data. Keep detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Research Technician, I

Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents. Perform testing and monitoring. Gather and record research data. Keep detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S56441

Grade: S12

Expected Pay Range: $9.45 to $21.69

Research Technician, II

Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents. Perform testing and monitoring. Gather and record research data. Keep detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S56442

Grade: S14

Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06

Research Technician, III

Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents. Perform testing and monitoring. Gather and record research data. Keep detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S56443

Grade: S16

Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Research Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Research Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.