Technician I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I supports the Organic Teaching Laboratory Program by helping plan and supervise technical operations while providing training and oversight to student workers in the preparation of chemical solutions, maintenance of laboratory supplies, facility readiness, and safe handling of hazardous waste.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates the chemical mixtures recipe book while determining required quantities for individual experiments and full‑course preparations.
• Oversees student workers in preparing standardized chemical solutions and mixtures for upcoming laboratory experiments.
• Coordinates student workers to keep laboratories stocked with essential materials and chemicals while assisting with inventory management and purchasing specifications for organic teaching labs.
• Assists in securing organic laboratory facilities at the end of classes, ensuring proper organization, safety, and readiness for upcoming sessions.
• Assists in supervising hazardous waste consolidation, labeling, segregation, and disposal for the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Program while examining preparation areas for hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports the Technical Laboratory Coordinator and Safety Officer in chemical waste collection and regulatory compliance for the Departmental Hazardous Waste Facility, including ensuring proper container identification and occasionally transporting placarded hazardous materials.
• Assists with new employee safety orientation and Hazard Communications Awareness for student workers.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees