Laboratory Technician

SummaryLynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!)Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great College to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in 10 categories, including compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, job satisfaction and support, and teaching environment.As a Lynn employee, you will help us build a better world with our students. Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Technician.The College of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Technician. This position will serve as support staff for the science faculty in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and work with the Lab Coordinator to ensure safe and efficient organization and operation of the science lab facilities and equipment. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Laboratory Technician position is a staff position that involves assisting science faculty with setting up, running, and cleaning up after undergraduate and graduate lab classes. This may include, but not be limited to:Preparing solutions and reagents for molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or chemistry teaching labsSetting up of equipment for lab classesWorking with and caring for model organisms (Drosophila, C. elegans, etc.)Taking down and cleaning lab equipment and glassware after lab classesPerforming demonstrations of lab techniques for science studentsSupervising student work in science lab classesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCandidates must have a strong background in organizing and operating science lab facilities, and supervising others working in a lab settingCandidates must have a strong background in science laboratory safety practices and protocolsCandidates must have an experience with common chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, and/or biochemistry apparatus and techniquesCandidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsMinimum QualificationsThe candidate for this position needs to have graduated from a regionally accredited program with a Master''s degree or higher in Biochemistry or Biological Sciences, and have at least one year of experience after graduation working in a chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology lab, or teaching lab classes.The candidate needs to have strong lab skills and the ability to responsibly supervise undergraduate students in safely conducting lab exercises in a teaching lab setting.Desired QualificationsExperience working with nucleic acids (PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing, CISPR, etc.) Previous experience prepping and running undergraduate science lab classesAccreditation and equal opportunityLynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master''s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn UniversityAmericans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreportFor your health, Lynn University is now smoke- and tobacco-free.

Created: 2025-11-01