Research Technician: Cell Culture & Lab Instrumentation

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

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks a Research Technician to support laboratory research activities, perform experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, cell culture, and routine operations. The role contributes to ongoing projects and ensures a safe, organized lab environment.

Under direct supervision, the technician will assist with experiments, document procedures, and help troubleshoot routine issues while learning new techniques as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile/aseptic technique.
• Experience with at least two molecular or cellular biology techniques (e.g., PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, transfection, protein assays, cloning).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Sterile technique

Molecular biology techniques

Education

High School Diploma with 1 year of experience

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks a Research Technician to support laboratory research activities, perform experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, cell culture, and routine operations. The role contributes to ongoing projects and ensures a safe, organized lab environment.

Under direct supervision, the technician will assist with experiments, document procedures, and help troubleshoot routine issues while learning new techniques as projects evolve.