Research Technician, Orthopaedic Surgery (Onsite)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine, supervised laboratory tasks and support chemical and biological analyses at the John Sealy Annex in Galveston.

You will prepare reagents, operate equipment, assist in reports and clinical studies, maintain clean work areas, and follow department controls; requires an associate degree in basic science or equivalent and 1 year related experience.

Qualifications

• Data collection and handling.
• Proficiency with standard laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment.
• Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.
• Assists in performing routine chemical and/or biological analyses.
• Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of laboratory and clinical reports.
• Assists in clinical research studies.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Data Collection

Standard Laboratory Equipment

Education

Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience.

Job Description

To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures.

Job Duties

• Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment.
• Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.
• Assists in performing routine chemical and/or biological analyses.
• Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of laboratory and clinical reports.
• Assists in clinical research studies.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• Data Collection.
• Standard Laboratory Equipment.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0165 - John Sealy Annex

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 3:39:59 PM