Laboratory Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Laboratory Technician position in College Station, TX, focuses on assisting researchers with honey bee microbiome studies and bee health. The role requires an associate degree and at least one year of lab experience, with responsibilities spanning lab experiments, apiary work, and careful record-keeping.

The technician will prepare materials, follow protocols, and help maintain equipment and beekeeping facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related lab work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with honey bee microbiome and bee health experiments.
• Prepare materials and supplies for experiments.
• Follow established experimental protocols and document procedures and results.
• Assist with basic microbiology and molecular biology procedures as needed.
• Laboratory support and maintenance of routine tasks.
• Apiary maintenance and colony management tasks.
• Inventory monitoring, purchasing, and organized record-keeping.

Skills

Lab experience

Apiary maintenance

Beekeeping

Inventory management

Laboratory safety

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Laboratory Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Entomology Proposed Minimum Salary$15.85 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife!

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, prepares and maintains laboratory equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Experimental Support
  • Assist researchers with laboratory and field experiments related to the honey bee microbiome and bee health.
  • Prepare materials and supplies needed for experiments.
  • Follow established experimental protocols and accurately document procedures and results.
  • Assist with basic microbiology and molecular biology procedures as needed.
• Laboratory Support and Maintenance
  • Support laboratory members with routine laboratory tasks.
  • Prepare buffers, media, and other materials for microbiology and molecular biology experiments.
  • Autoclave laboratory materials and assist with cleaning and sterilization of reusable laboratory supplies.
  • Clean, organize, and maintain laboratory workspaces and shared equipment.
  • Help ensure that commonly used laboratory materials are stocked and readily available.
• Apiary Maintenance
  • Assist with the maintenance and management of a small research apiary of fewer than 10 honey bee colonies.
  • Conduct routine hive inspections and help monitor colony health.
  • Assist with collection of bees, brood, and other materials required for research experiments.
  • Maintain accurate records of hive inspections and colony conditions.
• Laboratory Organization, Inventory, and Purchasing
  • Monitor laboratory inventory and identify supplies that need to be reordered.
  • Assist with purchasing laboratory and research supplies.
  • Maintain organized records of purchases, orders, and laboratory inventory.
  • Receive and organize incoming laboratory supplies.
  • Assist with orientation and training of new laboratory members in routine laboratory procedures and organization.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related lab work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a research or academic laboratory.
• Experience with basic microbiology or molecular biology techniques.
• Experience preparing laboratory solutions, media, or materials.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and standard laboratory procedures.
• Previous beekeeping or apiary experience.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, or laboratory organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established laboratory protocols.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a research team.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory, field, and beekeeping techniques.
• Ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with laboratory and apiary work, including lifting and moving boxes, laboratory supplies, and beekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to work with honey bees and perform outdoor work when required.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12–15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas —Employee Wellness Initiative Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.