Medical Research Tech III

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center conducts research in a laboratory environment, seeking an assistant who supports experiments, develops procedures, and ensures equipment readiness. The role may involve supervising junior staff and maintaining stock and cleanliness of the lab.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in a science or equivalent experience, with the ability to work independently under standard safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or four years of related experience.
• Experience may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory work and conduct specified phases of research projects.
• Develop new procedures and techniques for laboratory and experimental use.
• May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.
• Ensure cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment; order and maintain stock of supplies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent (4 years of related experience)

Job description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (four (4) years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.