Student Technician

Student Technician

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department: Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture

Project Management Proposed Minimum Salary: $7.25 hourly

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Job Description

The student technician provides hands-on assistance in analytical chemistry, chemical or biological engineering, food and agricultural science, or clinical research, supporting daily lab operations and assisting researchers on multidisciplinary projects.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Assists researchers and laboratory scientists with daily lab tasks and experimental workflows.
• Prepares and processes samples for analysis using a variety of techniques and instruments
• Performs basic lab work such as weighing, pipetting, labeling, organizing samples, and logging data.
• Maintains general lab cleanliness and upkeep of: lab benches, autoclave room, microscopy lab, and common instrument areas.
• Operates and performs routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with autoclaving lab waste and sterilizing materials.
• Receives and logs incoming packages and samples; prepare outgoing shipments.
• Helps with inventory management, restocking supplies, and keeping records up to date.
• Lifts and moves lab equipment or supplies (up to ~25 lbs) when needed.
• Follows lab safety guidelines and help ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contributes to maintaining an organized and functional research environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at Texas A&M University.
• Major in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided
• Ability to follow instructions, work with minimal instruction, and manage time effectively.
• Must be detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to perform both technical and routine lab tasks.
• Stand for extended periods during lab work.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.