Student Technician

Job Title
Student Technician

Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Student Worker

Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
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

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife!

Position Information
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.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

Required Qualifications:

- 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

Other Requirements:

- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends

- Travels to various field site locations (e.g., counties, field sites).

- Ability to lift or move light, moderate, or heavy objects.

- Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $10-13 per hour

How to Apply
Applications must include all job application data with a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.

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.