Laboratory Mechanic I: Vivarium & Equipment Specialist

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Laboratory Mechanic I at Texas A&M University System’s Comparative Medicine Program provides vital vivarium support, repairs, and daily equipment mobility. You will perform autoclaving, cage setup, and facility cleaning under ABsL requirements.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and mechanics/maintenance experience, plus a validClass C license. The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced research environment near College Station.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related mechanical/building or vivarium maintenance experience.
• Must have Class C vehicle operator’s license or obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Vivarium Maintenance: assists in overall LARR vivarium maintenance and operations; performs repairs to electrical, plumbing, and painting; ensures animal room environment meets standards.
• Deliveries: makes daily deliveries of specialized animal husbandry equipment; sets up and repairs equipment; keeps records and inventories.
• Autoclave: autoclaves biohazard loads and maintains destruction records.
• Cage Wash: assists in cage wash facilities according to protocols and safety rules.
• Custodial: cleans and sanitizes care areas within restricted zones; follows required trainings.

Skills

Autoclave

Cage and rack washers

Animal Caging Systems

Computer

Lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related experience in mechanical/building or vivarium maintenance

Job description

The Laboratory Mechanic I at Texas A&M University System’s Comparative Medicine Program provides vital vivarium support, repairs, and daily equipment mobility. You will perform autoclaving, cage setup, and facility cleaning under ABsL requirements.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and mechanics/maintenance experience, plus a validClass C license. The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced research environment near College Station.