Lab technician

About Mercola Health Center Labs (MHC Labs)

MHC Labs is a research and production facility focused on reagent-grade and wellness-oriented biological components. Our projects span antibody purification, protein biomarker detection, and assay development.
We emphasize quality, safety, and precision in every aspect of our laboratory operations and are expanding our team to support increased cell culture and project throughput.

We are seeking two experienced Laboratory Technicians to join our growing team.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician will perform hands-on technical work to support multiple active research and production projects.
This role requires precision, reliability, and a solid understanding of aseptic technique and laboratory best practices.
You’ll work full-time on-site as an independent contractor , reporting daily to the lab, executing established protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures under aseptic conditions.
• Perform routine culture work: seeding, passaging, viability counts, and cryopreservation.
• Prepare and label media, buffers, and reagents.
• Operate, clean, and maintain lab equipment (biosafety cabinets, CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, pipettes).
• Maintain accurate logs for culture work, media prep, and equipment use.
• Track and organize consumables, reagents, and supplies.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety and OSHA requirements.
• Support assay preparation, sample management, and general lab upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and project leads regarding workflow and culture status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on cell culture experience (academic or industry).
• Proficient in aseptic technique and biosafety practices (BSL-2 preferred).
• Experience preparing media, reagents, and maintaining lab instruments.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Contract Details

• Full-time, on-site position (typically 40 hours per week).
• Independent Contractor Status: This position is 1099-based and does not include company benefits.
• Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience.
• Contract renewal and performance-based rate adjustments available.

Laboratory Technician – Cell Culture & General Lab Operations (Independent Contractor)

Location: Buffalo, NY
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
Department: Laboratory Operations (Research & Development Support)
Reports To: Lab Supervisor / QA Manager

About Mercola Health Center Labs (MHC Labs)

MHC Labs is a research and production facility focused on reagent-grade and wellness-oriented biological components. Our projects span antibody purification, protein biomarker detection, and assay development.
We emphasize quality, safety, and precision in every aspect of our laboratory operations and are expanding our team to support increased cell culture and project throughput.

We are seeking two experienced Laboratory Technicians to join our growing team.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician will perform hands-on technical work to support multiple active research and production projects.
This role requires precision, reliability, and a solid understanding of aseptic technique and laboratory best practices.
You’ll work full-time on-site as an independent contractor , reporting daily to the lab, executing established protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures under aseptic conditions.
• Perform routine culture work: seeding, passaging, viability counts, and cryopreservation.
• Prepare and label media, buffers, and reagents.
• Operate, clean, and maintain lab equipment (biosafety cabinets, CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, pipettes).
• Maintain accurate logs for culture work, media prep, and equipment use.
• Track and organize consumables, reagents, and supplies.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety and OSHA requirements.
• Support assay preparation, sample management, and general lab upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and project leads regarding workflow and culture status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on cell culture experience (academic or industry).
• Proficient in aseptic technique and biosafety practices (BSL-2 preferred).
• Experience preparing media, reagents, and maintaining lab instruments.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Contract Details

• Full-time, on-site position (typically 40 hours per week).
• Independent Contractor Status: This position is 1099-based and does not include company benefits.
• Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience.
• Contract renewal and performance-based rate adjustments available.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé , a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and two professional references to: [email protected]

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• What happens if you leave cells in trypsin too long?

Work Location: In person