Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

The Estrela Lab in the department of Nutrition at Texas A&M University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a newly established research group. We study how microbial interactions and environmental factors shape the structure and function of microbial communities, with a focus on the human gut microbiome. The Laboratory Technician will play a key role in organizing and supporting the lab as it grows, maintaining laboratory equipment and compliance, and assisting with experimental work. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys learning new protocols, is comfortable with lab equipment, and values a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key responsibilities :

• Maintain lab inventory and order supplies and parts as needed
• Ensures lab biosafety and chemical safety compliance
• Assemble, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment and lab computers
• Maintain an organized and well-documented inventory of biological samples
• Communicate with vendors for supplies purchases and equipment purchases and repairs
• Provide training to new lab members
• Assist lab members with research projects
• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared lab spaces
• Assist in protocol development
• Develop organizational systems for materials and workflow
• Maintain detailed and organized records of lab activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth and efficient lab functioning and support ongoing research

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.