Student Technician

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

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management, seeks a Student Technician in College Station, TX. The position supports analytical chemistry and biology-related research, assisting with daily lab operations and multidisciplinary projects.

Current TAMU students in biology, chemistry, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Prior lab experience is required, with training provided.

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 related field preferred.
• Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers and lab scientists with daily tasks and workflows.
• Prepare and process samples for analysis using a variety of techniques and instruments.
• Perform basic lab work: weighing, pipetting, labeling, organizing samples, and logging data.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and upkeep of benches, autoclave room, microscopy lab, and instrument areas.
• Calibrate and clean laboratory equipment regularly.
• Assist with autoclaving lab waste and sterilizing materials.
• Receive and log incoming packages; prepare outgoing shipments.
• Help with inventory management and restocking supplies.
• Lift up to ~25 lbs when needed.
• Follow SOPs and ensure safety compliance.
• Contribute to an organized research environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Time management

Detail oriented

Lab tasks

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student at Texas A&M University

Job description

Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

Job Title
Student Technician
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
$7.25 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Student Worker

Job Description

The student technician provides hands‑on assistance in analytical chemistry, chemical or biological engineering, food and agricultural science, or clinical research, supporting daily lab operations and assisting researchers on multidisciplinary projects.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• 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

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Previous lab experience is required but lab specific training will be provided
• Ability to follow instructions, work with minimal instruction, and manage time effectively.
• Must be detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to perform both technical and routine lab tasks.
• Stand for extended periods during lab work.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.