Medical Research Tech III - Hardy Lab

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full 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 seeks a laboratory support professional to conduct specified research project phases on infectious disease transmission and species divergence. This role includes developing new procedures, maintaining clean lab spaces, ordering supplies, and potentially supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, maintaining records, ensuring equipment functionality, and coordinating with the PI on procurement and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or equivalent combination (4 years) of education/experience.
• Experience with laboratory recordkeeping and data management.
• Experience with basic molecular biology and protein biochemistry methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct laboratory experiments and assist with data interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory records, protocols, equipment, inventory and purchasing.
• Support operations by keeping facilities and equipment clean and functional.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory, and distribution of supplies with PI approval.
• Safeguard research materials and address equipment issues and disruptions.
• Provide guidance to research personnel and students as needed.

Skills

Experiment design

Lab data analysis

Record keeping

Guidance to staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

4 years of related experience

Tools

Advanced laboratory instrumentation

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects on the range of fundamental questions on transmission of infectious disease and the establishment of reproductive isolation during species divergence. They will perform work independently and are 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.

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects on the range of fundamental questions on transmission of infectious disease and the establishment of reproductive isolation during species divergence. They will perform work independently and are 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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Plan, design, and conduct laboratory experiments and assist with the analysis and interpretation of research data.
• Maintain laboratory records, including documentation of experiments, protocols, equipment, inventory, and purchasing activities.
• Support laboratory operations by maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and functionality of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate the procurement, inventory, and distribution of laboratory supplies and consumables with PI approval.
• Safeguard research materials and collaborate with appropriate personnel to address equipment issues and laboratory disruptions.
• Provide guidance and support to research personnel and students while assisting with other research-related activities as assigned.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and in laboratory techniques such as handling and processing animal tissues and working with advanced instrumentation.
• B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
• Experience with molecular biology and protein biochemistry methods.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

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.