Research Technician II
About The Position
The Zhang Lab in the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University is seeking a Research Technician II to support research in cell-free synthetic biology. Working closely with graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and the principal investigator, the Research Technician II will carry out established experimental workflows, prepare and maintain research materials, support laboratory operations, and help ensure consistency across ongoing projects. The role requires strong laboratory technique, attention to detail, and the ability to execute complex, multi-step procedures accurately and reproducibly. The technician will also maintain research records and tracking systems, support updates to laboratory procedures, and help provide continuity as projects and research personnel change.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field
- Three years of related laboratory or research experience. Directly related academic research experience may count toward this requirement.
- Ability to follow complex laboratory procedures accurately and consistently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain accurate research records and work effectively as part of a research team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with molecular biology, synthetic biology, cell-free systems, biochemical assays, or related laboratory methods
- Experience preparing biological reagents, buffers, constructs, extracts, strains, or cell lines
- Experience maintaining laboratory databases, inventories, or structured research records
- Experience working with standard operating procedures in a research laboratory
Responsibilities
- Partners with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to execute complex, multi-step cell-free synthetic biology workflows
- Prepares and performs quality control on reagents, strains, cell lines, extracts, buffers, and other laboratory materials
- Executes established SOPs accurately and reproducibly across projects and documents deviations or technical issues
- Assists with updates to SOPs and workflow improvements as research procedures evolve
- Maintains organized research materials, records, and standardized workflows to support continuity across projects and personnel transitions
- Maintains and updates databases used to track constructs, extracts, reagents, and assay results and assists with improvements to tracking systems
- Supports the exchange of data, protocols, and research materials with collaborating laboratories
- Maintains reagent inventories and consumable supplies and coordinates routine laboratory stocking and preparation
- Coordinates shared-equipment scheduling and supports equipment maintenance and vendor interactions
- Assists with laboratory organization and day-to-day technical operations
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- benefits-eligible position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
