Student Technician

College Station, TX

Part time

R-097392

Job Title

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

Job Description Summary

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.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (

• Strategic plan