Student Lab Technician — Research & Chemistry

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 8,200 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Student Technician to provide hands-on assistance in analytical chemistry or related sciences, supporting daily lab operations and multidisciplinary projects.

Current undergraduate or graduate students in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields are preferred; prior lab experience is required and training will be provided. The role involves lab tasks, sample prep, and routine maintenance in a student worker capacity.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at Texas A&M University.
• Major in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to perform both technical and routine lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists researchers and laboratory scientists with daily lab tasks and experimental workflows.
• Prepares and processes samples for analysis using a variety of techniques and instruments
• Performs basic lab work such as weighing, pipetting, labeling, organizing samples, and logging data.
• Maintains general lab cleanliness and upkeep of: lab benches, autoclave room, microscopy lab, and common instrument areas.
• Operates and performs routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with autoclaving lab waste and sterilizing materials.
• Receives and logs incoming packages and samples; prepare outgoing shipments.
• Helps with inventory management, restocking supplies, and keeping records up to date.
• Lifts and moves lab equipment or supplies (up to ~25 lbs) when needed.
• Follows lab safety guidelines and help ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contributes to maintaining an organized and functional research environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student at Texas A&M University

Major in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture, or a related field preferred

Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided

Detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to perform both technical and routine lab tasks

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Student Technician to provide hands-on assistance in analytical chemistry or related sciences, supporting daily lab operations and multidisciplinary projects.

Current undergraduate or graduate students in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields are preferred; prior lab experience is required and training will be provided. The role involves lab tasks, sample prep, and routine maintenance in a student worker capacity.