Laboratory Mechanic I: Vivarium Maintenance & Training

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Comparative Medicine Program seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Mechanic I to support vivarium operations in College Station. You will perform equipment repairs, autoclave biohazard loads, and handle daily deliveries of animal husbandry gear while maintaining compliance with ABLS/BSL procedures.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, safety, and collaboration within a fast-paced research environment, with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related experience accepted.
• Two years in mechanical/building trades or vivarium maintenance.
• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Vivarium maintenance: assist in upkeep, repairs to equipment, and ensure animal room standards.
• Deliveries: daily transport of animal husbandry equipment and setup/repairs as needed.
• Autoclave: autoclaves biohazard loads and maintains destruction records.
• Cage wash: assist in cage wash facilities following protocols and safety rules.
• Custodial: clean and sanitize non-animal care areas in restricted zones.

Skills

Autoclave operation

Cage & rack washers

Animal caging systems

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years related mechanical/vivarium maintenance experience

Tools

Saw tools

Drill presses

Sanders

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Comparative Medicine Program seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Mechanic I to support vivarium operations in College Station. You will perform equipment repairs, autoclave biohazard loads, and handle daily deliveries of animal husbandry gear while maintaining compliance with ABLS/BSL procedures.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, safety, and collaboration within a fast-paced research environment, with full-time hours and benefits.