Research Technician: Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical premiums

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Technician (Full-time) to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, TX. The role provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in laboratory activities.

Preferred candidates have BSL2 lab experience and familiarity with rodent handling. The position emphasizes safety, basic supply management, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a BSL2 laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience performing routine culturing and maintenance of infectious agents (human-parasitic worms) preferred.
• Experience with rodent handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washes, dries and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments; distributes clean glassware to labs.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and follows safety procedures.
• Prepares lab solutions; operates autoclave, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope and UV microscope.
• Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Conducts routine tests in a research laboratory setting.
• Maintains reference materials and notebooks.
• Under supervisor, orders basic laboratory supplies and maintains equipment.
• Demonstrates the safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Collects lab coats daily for laundry and returns to labs.

Skills

BSL2 experience

Rodent handling

Laboratory protocol

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Technician (Full-time) to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, TX. The role provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in laboratory activities.

Preferred candidates have BSL2 lab experience and familiarity with rodent handling. The position emphasizes safety, basic supply management, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced research environment.