Research Technician II: Nutritional Immunology & Molecular Analysis

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Technician II at Texas A&M Agrilife Research, Nutrition, College Station, TX, provides support for team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. The role requires handling small animals, collecting biosamples, and performing molecular and immune function assays with accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least three years of lab experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years of lab-based research experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience handling and managing small animals for research.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry, PCR, HPLC or mass spectrometry.
• Strong teamwork and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handles diets, antigens, and immune modifiers for small animals with supervision when needed.
• Performs molecular and immune function assays and conducts benchwork and data analysis.
• Maintains biosafety, inventory control, and safety compliance in the lab.
• Assists in writing SOPs and regulatory documentation.
• Supports training and supervision of laboratory personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small animal handling

Laboratory analysis

Molecular assays

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of relevant laboratory based research experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The Research Technician II at Texas A&M Agrilife Research, Nutrition, College Station, TX, provides support for team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. The role requires handling small animals, collecting biosamples, and performing molecular and immune function assays with accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least three years of lab experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.