Medical Research Lab Technician I

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support a research laboratory with standard procedures, specimen handling, and animal care. The role works in an on-site lab environment and requires basic lab skills and accuracy.

The position emphasizes adherence to protocols, timely execution of experiments, and collaboration with the team. Preferred candidates hold a science degree and have some lab experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• Bachelor's of Science in natural sciences or related field preferred.
• 1 year of laboratory research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned laboratory procedures accurately and in accordance with approved protocols, SOPs, and supervisor instructions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assigned techniques within established training timelines.
• Maintains high accuracy with minimal errors and reports deviations or concerns promptly.
• Completes experiments and tasks within deadlines and communicates results to relevant staff.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Rodent disease models

Education

High school graduation

Bachelor's of Science in natural sciences

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support a research laboratory with standard procedures, specimen handling, and animal care. The role works in an on-site lab environment and requires basic lab skills and accuracy.

The position emphasizes adherence to protocols, timely execution of experiments, and collaboration with the team. Preferred candidates hold a science degree and have some lab experience.