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.
