Laboratory Attendant
Laboratory Attendant
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Job Title
Laboratory AttendantAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
BiologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you ready to dive into the world of scientific discovery and play a crucial role in our labs success The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is seeking a Laboratory Attendant to keep our lab running smoothly and efficiently! In this role you will be supporting our research labs with essential services such as glassware preparation and autoclaving. Join us and become an integral part of our team.
Opportunities to Contribute
Receive and process soiled glassware and plasticware. Remove tape and labels wash cover with foil and autoclave. Place items in the drying oven as needed to ensure everything is spotless and ready for use.
Sterilize media discarded cultures and contaminated utensils at the appropriate temperatures and pressures to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
Wash pipets with the pipet washer then autoclave and dry.
Assist with filling tip boxes and preparing and distributing fly food to keep our experiments running smoothly.
Ensure all cleaned glassware and plasticware are distributed to the correct laboratories keeping our lab organized and efficient.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience
One year in custodial or lowerlevel laboratory work
A wellqualified candidate will also possess
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Knowledge of principles of sterile techniques; use of autoclaves
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more please visit us at are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
