Research Technician (Pathology Research - Galveston)

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 all assigned technical and experimental tasks in the BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories.
• Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.
• Assists in performing cell culture, 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, and maintain inventories.
• Adheres to internal controls and trainings established for the university and department.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Will perform work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs

Skills:

• Data Collection
• Standard Laboratory Equipment
• Previous BSL2 and/or BSL3 laboratory experience is not mandatory but is preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standard laboratory environment

OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, 
may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 
51.215, Texas Education Code.

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.