Hands-On Research Technician: Mice & Cell Culture (Onsite)

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University seeks a Research Technician to support mouse husbandry, basic molecular biology, and cell culture maintenance on-site at the Houston campus. Responsibilities include breeding, genotyping, weaning, and maintaining colony records, plus cell culture work and data recording in lab databases.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and teamwork in a collaborative lab, with weekly meetings and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related laboratory experience required; relevant academic research may count toward this.
• This on-site role requires a commitment to Rice University's policies and grant-funded position terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse colony management and routine animal research activities following established protocols.
• Perform bacterial culture, plasmid construction, and viral production as needed.
• Maintain cell culture and differentiate cells using established techniques.
• Collect and organize data, ensure reproducibility, and document procedures.
• Maintain complete lab records and document experimental results.
• Prepare reagents and lab materials; manage inventory and supplies.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, postdocs, and students on ongoing projects.

Skills

Mouse handling

Lab safety

Data recording

Time management

Experiment setup

Record keeping

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Bacterial culture

Cell culture

Plasmid construction

Viral production

Job description

Rice University seeks a Research Technician to support mouse husbandry, basic molecular biology, and cell culture maintenance on-site at the Houston campus. Responsibilities include breeding, genotyping, weaning, and maintaining colony records, plus cell culture work and data recording in lab databases.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and teamwork in a collaborative lab, with weekly meetings and strong documentation practices.