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Research Laboratory Technician, Schaumburg

Roosevelt University · United States
Deadline
Apr 25, 2027
Closing in 180 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 27, 2026
Offered salary$55,000-58,000 annually

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Research Laboratory Technician, Schaumburg

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Research Laboratory Technician, Schaumburg
Category Administrative
Position Number
Posting Number S0001413
Location Schaumburg
Open Date 10/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled? No
Job Type Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) program in conjunction with the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences (DBPS) seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Technician to support interdisciplinary biomedical research and laboratory-based activities at Roosevelt University Schaumburg campus. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to maintain research laboratory operations, conduct experiments, support scientific instrumentation, and ensure laboratory safety compliance.
General Responsibilities:

  • Support faculty and student research in biomedical science and related disciplines. 
  • Conduct PI-instructed wet-lab experiments.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks, organize experimental data, and communicate results to supervising faculty.
  • Assist in training student researchers.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot research laboratory equipment and instruments. 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Order laboratory supplies and maintain records of inventory and maintenance. 
  • Prepare laboratory reagents, samples, and materials for research projects.
  • Conduct and assist with research experiments, data collection, and operation of scientific instrumentation. 
  • Support laboratory safety programs and regulatory compliance. 
  • Conduct routine laboratory inspections. 
  • Assist with chemical and biological waste management. 
 
 Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
The salary range for this grant funded position is $55,000-58,000 annually. The effective start date for this position is January 5, 2027.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected].
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or related field. 
  • Research laboratory experience. 
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety practices. 
  • Experience operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation. 
  • Strong organizational and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
Years of Experience Required At least one year of laboratory experience in academic, government, healthcare, or industrial research settings.
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required None required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in an academic, government, or commercial laboratory setting. 
  • Experience supporting laboratory operations and scientific research activities. 
  • Commitment to laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum qualifications, plus a Master’s degree and experience with training and/or laboratory operations management.
  • Experience working in a BSL-2 lab.
  • 2D and 3D mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, cell line maintenance, and cryopreservation.
  • Standard molecular biology techniques, including DNA, RNA, and protein extraction; sample handling; PCR; SDS-PAGE/Western; and image analysis. 
  • Experience working with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
Equipment Operated Standard office equipment; laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometers, microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, electrophoresis systems, PCR instrumentation, chromatography systems, biological safety cabinet, and other biological and chemical laboratory equipment as required. 
Working Conditions Office and research laboratory settings. Position requires regular handling of laboratory chemicals, biological materials, and scientific equipment using appropriate safety procedures. May require occasional lifting of laboratory supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds. 
Priority Application Instructions
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in the sciences or other related field?
    • yes
    • no
  2. This is a on site position. Do you have the ability to be in person?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you have at least one year of laboratory experience in academia, government, healthcare, or industrial research settings?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. Are you a current student?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. Are you a former Roosevelt University employee?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
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