Technician I-IV
About The Position
Purpose: The Biotechnology Lab Technician will perform research in the NanoBio Systems Laboratory, a multidisciplinary lab working in the area of microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, and organ-on-a-chip research for biotechnology and biomedical applications. (website: http://nanobio.tamu.edu) The project will be highly interdisciplinary and fast-paced, having multiple collaborating labs in mammalian cell biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and engineered microdevices. The candidate is expected to work closely with lab members including postdoctoral researchers and graduate students.
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications for Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent Two years of related experience
- Minimum qualifications for Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent Three years of related experience
- Minimum qualifications for Technician III: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience No experience required
- Minimum qualifications for Technician IV: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience Two years of related experience
- Skills such as cultivation of cell lines and primary cells, cell phenotyping, molecular biology skills, etc.
- Strong expertise in cell biology and molecular biology disciplines.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree in cell biology or related fields.
- Extensive experience in cell biology.
- Experience in handling cells (mammalian cells, microorganisms) in microsystems.
Responsibilities
- Perform mammalian cell culture and maintenance
- Perform and support mammalian cell culture / organ-on-a-chip experiments
- Work closely with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students in the laboratory working on organ-on-a-chip projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- Competitive health benefits.
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
- Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
