Research Technician - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
About The Position
The Research Technician provides routine, entry-level technical assistance with laboratory activities in UTHealth McGovern Medical School’s Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, Texas. The role involves laboratory cleaning and maintenance, routine research tests, handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and supporting laboratory equipment and supplies. Experience with rodent handling and work in a BSL2 laboratory setting is preferred. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Six months of research laboratory experience is preferred. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position subject to the security requirements described in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
- Ability to meet the security requirements for this security-sensitive position.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of research laboratory experience.
- Prior experience in a BSL2 laboratory setting.
- Experience performing routine culturing and maintenance of infectious agents, specifically human-parasitic worms.
- Experience with rodent handling.
Responsibilities
- Wash, dry, and sterilize laboratory glassware and instruments, and distribute clean glassware to appropriate laboratories.
- Perform custodial laboratory duties, maintain a safe laboratory environment, and follow safety procedures.
- Prepare laboratory solutions for biochemical experiments and laboratory tests, as needed.
- Use laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, pipet washers, centrifuges, microscopes, and ultraviolet microscopes with fluorescent attachments, as needed.
- Autoclave and dispose of biohazardous materials.
- Conduct routine tests in a research laboratory setting.
- Maintain reference materials and laboratory notebooks.
- Under supervisor direction, order basic laboratory supplies and maintain equipment.
- Demonstrate the safe and proper use of scientific laboratory equipment, as needed.
- Collect lab coats for laundry, complete laundry slips, and return coats to their proper laboratories, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays and a preventative leave day.
- Vacation and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
- Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
