Staff Laboratory Assistant III – Field & Lab Research

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking a Staff Laboratory Assistant III (Full-Time, Temporary) to support grant-funded research, field surveys, and environmental monitoring. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, with a master’s preferred, and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position involves statewide fieldwork, laboratory processing, data entry, and supervision of student assistants, with travel, outdoor work in varying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, environmental science, forensic science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in biology, environmental science, forensic science, or a related field is preferred.
• One year of experience in field biology, biological or environmental surveys, laboratory work, or a related area is required.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply routine directives with limited judgment.
• Conduct statewide field surveys and sampling.
• Identify and document survey locations.
• Deploy, service, and retrieve traps.
• Collect samples (insect, plant, soil, water, etc.).
• Process, label, preserve, inventory samples.
• Enter and review project data; maintain logs and QA documentation.
• Prepare field and laboratory equipment; coordinate project activities.
• Provide supervision to student assistants as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures and project protocols.

Skills

Field biology

Laboratory work

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/environmental science/forensic science (or related field)

Master’s degree in biology/environmental science/forensic science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking a Staff Laboratory Assistant III (Full-Time, Temporary) to support grant-funded research, field surveys, and environmental monitoring. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, with a master’s preferred, and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position involves statewide fieldwork, laboratory processing, data entry, and supervision of student assistants, with travel, outdoor work in varying