Student Technician

**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr