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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• 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.

• No visa sponsorship is available.