Research Tech 1 - (497017 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a Research Technician to provide technical support for laboratory research activities, including experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, and routine laboratory operations.

The role involves assisting with biology and chemistry experiments, cell culture, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe, organized lab environment. Applicants should have 1–2 years of hands-on research experience and familiarity with molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of hands-on research experience beyond standard coursework.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, or related methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with biology and chemistry experiments, sample preparation, instrument calibration, routine equipment maintenance, and basic data analysis.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and related procedures.
• Follow established protocols to ensure experiments are performed according to specifications.
• Accurately record experimental procedures, observations and results.
• Monitor lab equipment and safety practices; ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain laboratory inventory of reagents, chemicals, cell lines, plasmids, and consumables.
• Troubleshoot routine problems and refer complex issues to senior staff.
• Suggest practical improvements to lab workflows when appropriate.
• Learn and implement new techniques as needs evolve.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

PCR/qPCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Transfection

Protein assays

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma with 1 year of experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Department: Pharmacological &PharmaceuticSalary: $16.63 - $18.73

Description

Provides assistance and expertise in various areas of research such as calibration of instrumentation, equipment maintenance andrepair, preparation of samples for testing, monitoring of safetyequipment and procedures, development and fabrication of prototypeequipment, recording of test results, and basic analyses ofdata.

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Ensures experiments are performed according tospecification.
• 2. May make practical technical recommendations to changes inprocedures, equipment, or prototype design.
• 3. May perform simple and repetitive task.
• 4. May assist in advanced functions as part of training.
• 5. Refers questions and problems to higher levels.
• 6. Immediate supervision is available.

Additional Posting Information

The Research Technician provides technical support for laboratoryresearch activities, including experimental execution, samplepreparation, data collection, cell culture, and routine laboratoryoperations. The position will support ongoing research projects andassist with maintaining an organized, safe, and functionallaboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with biology and chemistry experiments, samplepreparation, instrument calibration, routine equipment maintenance,and basic data analysis.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, cell maintenance, andrelated experimental procedures.
• Follow established experimental protocols and ensure experimentsare performed according to specifications.
• Accurately record experimental procedures, observations, andresults.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and safety practices and ensurecompliance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, chemicals,cell lines, plasmids, consumables, and other researchmaterials.
• Assist with troubleshooting routine experimental orequipment-related issues and refer more complex problems to seniorlaboratory personnel.
• Recommend practical improvements to laboratory procedures orworkflows when appropriate.
• Learn and implement new laboratory techniques and technologies asresearch needs evolve.

Duties

The Research Technician may assist with orindependently perform selected advanced experiments afterappropriate training. The position is expected to troubleshootroutine problems and seek guidance for complex experimental ortechnical issues.

Supervision

Works under direct supervision whileindependently performing assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of relevant hands-on research experiencebeyond standard high school or undergraduate laboratorycoursework.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture andsterile/aseptic technique.
• Experience with at least two molecular or cellular biologytechniques, such as PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence,transfection, protein assays, molecular cloning, or relatedmethods.

MQ: High School Diploma with 1 year of experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.