Research Technician I/Ii - Laboratory Support

Research Technician I/II - Laboratory SupportCO - GoldenRegular40The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

• Assisting in maintaining organized lab spaces
• Drying materials in a drying oven
• Quality control for cleanliness
• Communicating with research staff in person and electronically to coordinate glassware and other lab supply needs
• Sterilizing and disposing of biowaste
• Prepare microbiological media and buffers
• Ordering and stocking lab supplies and keeping track of charge #s used
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repair of general laboratory equipment
• Washing by hand for certain materials
• Maintaining high cleaning standards of laboratories and equipment
• Collecting dirty glassware from multiple labs
• Sterilizing culture glassware
• Returning materials to their correct location
• Coordinate collection and scheduling disposal of non-hazardous chemical waste
• Washing most glassware in specialized dishwashers

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. Basic knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of general job aspects, and some understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Basic knowledge of research techniques and practices. Basic communication, team and interpersonal skills.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Basic experience working in biological research laboratory.
• Capable of supporting multiple research projects with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Capable of taking initiative, high standards of cleanliness, and being very well-organized.

• Moderate experience in handling glassware and operation of industry-scale dishwashers, general sterilization.
• Biosafety Level 1 and 2 operations
• Familiarity with sterile techniques.
• Procedures and operation of autoclaves.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in molecular biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related field

Job Profile: Research Technician I / Annual Salary Range: $41,600 - $66,600Job Profile: Research Technician II / Annual Salary Range: $47,800 - $76,500Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

• Based on eligibility rules