Research Technician II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a Research Technician II to support team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. Applicants should have a high school diploma and three years of relevant lab experience, with strong skills in handling small animals and conducting laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities include diet administration to small animals, molecular assays, and maintaining lab organization. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant laboratory based research experience.
• Experience handling and managing small animals for research.
• Experience working in a biochemistry or immunology-focused laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Handles and administers diets, antigens, and immune response modifiers to small animals.
• Works on molecular and immune function assays; conducts benchwork and data analysis.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory organization and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Handling small animals

Laboratory analysis

Data analysis

Molecular techniques

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

HPLC

Job description

Job Title: Research Technician II

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Nutrition

Proposed Minimum Salary: $18.00 hourly

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The Research Technician II supports team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. The position requires demonstrated abilities in handling small animals including feeding, weighing, immune treatments and biosample collection. The position also requires experience in independently conducting laboratory analysis including quantitative and computer skills, and abilities to use laboratory equipment for immune function and molecular assays and metabolite analyses. The successful applicant will have shared responsibilities for maintaining laboratory inventories and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• 25% Handles and administers diets, antigens, and immune response modifiers to small animals, and with additional training and supervision is able to work with young swine.
• 25% Works as a team member and independently on molecular and immune function assays related to nutrient-regulated processes; conducts precise benchwork and data analysis, uses cell culture‑and molecular‑based techniques.
• 20% Assists with Biosafety, Chemical inventory, lab item receipt and inventory, and safety activities necessary to maintain laboratory organization, accreditation, BSL‑2 status, and related permits.
• 10% Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory methods and reports for regulatory compliance.
• 10% Upon specific training, assists with supervision and training of other laboratory personnel including students.
• 10% Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of relevant laboratory based research experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience in a biology/biochemistgry/immunology/genetics research laboratory either before or after graduation.
• Experience handling and managing small animals for research, such as genotyping, blood collection, dissections.
• Experience working in a biochemistry or immunology-focused laboratory in both supervised and independent activities.
• Experience with analysis using flow cyotmetry, PCR, and/or HPLC or mass spec instrumentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative, cooperative, reliable work habits.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programs for gene/genomic databases searching and analysis.
• Ability to use molecular biology methods such as promoter analysis.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.