Honey Bee Lab Technician: Microbiology & Apiary Support

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician role at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX, supports honey bee microbiome research by preparing materials, assisting with experiments, and documenting procedures. This position involves careful lab work, basic microbiology tasks, and outdoor apiary activities.

Requirements include an associate degree and at least one year of lab experience, with preferred beekeeping experience and a willingness to work outdoors and in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related lab work experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established laboratory protocols.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work with honey bees and perform outdoor work when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with honey bee microbiome experiments and related laboratory tasks.
• Prepare materials, buffers, media, and other supplies for experiments and record procedures.
• Follow established protocols and accurately document procedures and results.
• Assist with basic microbiology and molecular biology procedures as needed.
• Autoclave laboratory materials and help with cleaning and sterilization of reusable supplies.
• Maintain laboratory spaces and equipment and ensure commonly used materials are stocked.

Skills

Lab experience

Beekeeping

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Laboratory Technician role at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX, supports honey bee microbiome research by preparing materials, assisting with experiments, and documenting procedures. This position involves careful lab work, basic microbiology tasks, and outdoor apiary activities.

Requirements include an associate degree and at least one year of lab experience, with preferred beekeeping experience and a willingness to work outdoors and in a team setting.