Research Technician, Pathology Research (Galveston)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX is seeking a Research Technician to provide technical support to laboratory staff and assist with experiments in a standard research environment.

The role requires an associate's degree in basic science or equivalent with at least one year of related experience, and a strong ability to follow defined procedures, collect data, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent and 1 year related experience.
• Able to follow defined laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform routine tasks.
• Experience handling laboratory reagents and equipment.
• Good documentation and data collection skills.

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.
• May feed, care for and prepare laboratory animals for experiments.
• Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments.
• 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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Description

Research Technician provides technical support to research staff in performing laboratory experiments.

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.
• May feed, care for and prepare laboratory animals for experiments.
• Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• Data Collection
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standard laboratory environment.

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

1048 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 7, 2026, 2:49:16 PM