Orthopaedic Research Technician — Lab R&D Support

Socket.dev; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a laboratory assistant to support routine experimental work and clinical research. The role involves performing standard lab tasks, preparing reagents, and assisting in data collection under direct supervision.

Qualifications include an associate degree in basic science or equivalent and at least 1 year related experience; familiarity with common lab equipment is preferred. This is a full-time position located in a clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform routine and detailed laboratory tasks as assigned.
• Prepare chemicals, solutions, and reagents according to defined procedures.
• Assist in routine chemical and biological analyses.
• Assemble and operate laboratory equipment per guidelines.
• Conduct routine experiments under supervision.
• Assist in preparing laboratory and clinical reports.
• Assist in clinical research studies.
• Clean equipment and work areas.
• Adhere to internal controls of the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data Collection

Standard Laboratory Equipment

Education

Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a laboratory assistant to support routine experimental work and clinical research. The role involves performing standard lab tasks, preparing reagents, and assisting in data collection under direct supervision.

Qualifications include an associate degree in basic science or equivalent and at least 1 year related experience; familiarity with common lab equipment is preferred. This is a full-time position located in a clinical laboratory environment.