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CINDER RESIDUALS TEXAS LLC

Lab Technician

Fairfield, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Lab Technician Fairfield, TX | Cinder Residuals Texas, LLC | Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt ... Key Responsibilities: · Conduct laboratory experiments for testing fly ash and other coal ...

CINDER RESIDUALS TEXAS LLC

Lab Technician

Fairfield, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Lab Technician Fairfield, TX | Cinder Residuals Texas, LLC | Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt ... Key Responsibilities: · Conduct laboratory experiments for testing fly ash and other coal ...

CINDER RESIDUALS TEXAS LLC

Lab Technician

Fairfield, TX

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Conduct laboratory experiments for testing fly ash and other coal combustion residual (CCR ... lab equipment Maintain inventory of lab chemicals and supplies, coordinate with external vendors ...

Astera Labs

Hardware Lab Technician

San Jose, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Overview Astera Labs Inc. is seeking a proactive and self-driven Hardware Lab Technician to join ... Comfortable performing solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line/magnet ...

Astera Labs

Hardware Lab Technician

San Jose, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Overview Astera Labs Inc. is seeking a proactive and self-driven Hardware Lab Technician to join ... Comfortable performing solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line/magnet ...

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How much do lab fly jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab fly in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Lab Fly?

A Lab Fly is not a standard or widely recognized job title in scientific or laboratory settings. The term could refer colloquially to a laboratory assistant or a person who spends significant time in a lab, often assisting with experiments or daily operations. However, without more context, it's unclear what specific responsibilities or qualifications are associated with this title. If you are seeking information about laboratory assistants, they typically help scientists with experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure lab safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Fly, and why are they important?

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What is the difference between Lab Fly vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab FlyLab Technician
Required CredentialsTypically no formal certification, but some roles may prefer experienceAssociate degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentField-based, often in outdoor or remote locationsLaboratory settings, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageResearch organizations, environmental agencies, pest controlHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities

Lab Fly roles generally involve fieldwork and pest management, often requiring minimal formal credentials. In contrast, Lab Technicians work primarily in labs with specific certifications or degrees. Both roles are essential in their respective industries, but they differ mainly in work environment and required qualifications.

What are some common challenges faced by lab technicians working with Drosophila (fruit flies) in a research laboratory?

Lab technicians working with Drosophila often encounter challenges such as maintaining large numbers of fly stocks, preventing contamination, and ensuring precise timing for experiments involving fly life cycles. Proper handling and sorting of flies require dexterity and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with specialized equipment like CO2 pads and dissecting microscopes. Collaboration with researchers and other technicians is essential to coordinate experiments and manage shared resources efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Lab Fly job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Research Technician - Neuroscience & Biology

Research Technician - Neuroscience & Biology

Bates College

Lewiston, ME • On-site

$18.75 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Bates College rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

334th of 539 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Research Technician - Neuroscience & Biology
Job no: 493119
Work type: Grant Funded
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Science Resource Support Services
Title: Research Technician - Neuroscience & Biology
Position Purpose:
The Research Technician provides technical support for ongoing grant-funded research in the Woodworth and Quiñones-Frías laboratories. This individual will perform research using Drosophila and mice as model systems and support research projects on retinal development and regeneration, as well as presynaptic cell biology in Drosophila.
Job Duties:
Safety/Equipment and Lab Maintenance:
  • Train undergraduate lab workers in current laboratory safety practices and procedures.
  • Ensure that all laboratory users comply with all safety regulations.
  • Ensure that all solid, chemical, and bio-hazardous wastes are handled properly.
  • Maintain in a timely manner cleanliness and organization of the laboratory space.

Maintenance of Laboratory Reagents:
  • Identify reagents to order, organize and store reagents, and prepare media, buffers, and other reagents as necessary.
  • Perform quality control tests on reagents to ensure their suitability for use.

Lab-Specific Tasks:
  • In Dr. Woodworth's lab, genotyping and performing husbandry tasks (breeding setup, weaning, euthanasia) for the transgenic mouse colony.
  • In Dr. Quiñones-Frías lab, fly stock maintenance includes changing fly food for the entire collection (~4-5 hours every 3 weeks) and changing the food of
    frequently used stocks (~30 min task/ weekly).
  • Help establish Dr. Quiñones-Frías new lab by purchasing and setting up equipment (10-12 hours; less time on weeks the collection needs to be flipped).

Student Research Support:
  • Support thesis students working with techniques that are taught in the laboratory.
  • Train students with the use of specialized equipment.
  • In collaboration with faculty research mentor, assist students in experimental design or troubleshooting as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education
A B.A. or B.S. degree in biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related discipline is required.
Experience
Previous course-based or paid research assistant experience preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty to maintain a high degree of research output from the laboratory.
  • Ability to work successfully with students at all levels of understanding and cognitive and emotional development, facilitating laboratory cohesion within a supportive atmosphere.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and demands within established guidelines of the laboratory.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including scientific writing style.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with some supervision.
  • Willingness and ability to learn additional applications and methods as needed.

Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces - intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology - that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine's second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
Advertised: May 18 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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