Job TitleLaboratory Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Plant Pathology & Microbiology Proposed Minimum Salary$16.50 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Responsibilities: Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers. Carry out experimental procedures and record results for experiments. Improves and develops new experiments to be implemented. Assists graduate students and research scientists with their research projects. Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed. Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications. Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory. Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup. Other duties as required. Required Education and Experience: Associates degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of related lab work experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment. Ability to ensure attention to detail, multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety. Ability to prepare weekly and monthly experiment reports. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in bioenvironmental sciences, environmental studies or a related field. Experience in environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant science laboratory experiments. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant science research. Ability to culture and handle environmental fungal species, including Fusarium, Cladosporium, Trichoderma and Pleiocarpon species. Familiarity with bacteria and fungi identification and co-culture techniques. Understanding of microscope operations for bacterial/fungal co-culture experiments All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan
