Research Technician
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Special Instructions to Applicants:All interested applicants should attach a resume in the supporting documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:
The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty staff and students in an inclusive environment.
We seek greater representation of women minorities people with disabilities and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Position Summary:
The Veiseh Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to support research efforts in cell engineering and biomaterials. Our lab integrates molecular and cellular biology with advanced biomaterial fabrication techniquesranging from nano to macro scaleto develop innovative cell therapy platforms for in vivo biochemical sensing and therapeutic delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in translational biomedical research and a desire to contribute to the development of clinically relevant cell-based therapies. Preferred experience includes mammalian cell culture working with rodent models and chemical synthesis. The technician will play an integral role in supporting experimental work maintaining lab operations and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary research team.
Success in this role requires strong communication and organizational skills a collaborative mindset and a commitment to scientific rigor in a fast-paced and diverse laboratory environment.
For more information about the Veiseh Labs research please visit.
Workplace Requirements:
This is an on-site position requiring all responsibilities to be carried out in person at Rice University Campus. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range:$15.72 18.08/hour 40 hours per week.
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This is a benefits-eligible full-time position funded by grant soft and/or restricted funds. The appointment is for one year with the option for renewal for up to three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of continued funding.
Additional Information:
Up to three hires will be made from this posting. One position is expected to start as soon as possible with the remaining positions starting no later than January 2026.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant laboratory experience in biological sciences bioengineering or a related research field.
- In lieu of the experience or education requirement additional related education or experience above and beyond what is required on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Skills:
- Familiarity with core laboratory techniques in the biological or physical sciences
- Strong organizational skills and accurate record-keeping
- Ability to follow experimental protocols and contribute to troubleshooting
- Effective communication and teamwork in a collaborative lab environment
- Commitment to lab safety research integrity and daily lab operations
Preferences:
- Undergraduate degree in bioengineering biology chemistry or a related field
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to learn mammalian cell culture and basic cellular analysis
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to learn biomaterial fabrication and chemical preparation or materials handling
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to learn techniques involving small animal models for in vivo research
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to learn genetic engineering molecular cloning molecular biology assays and bacterial culture
Essential Functions:
- Performs standard laboratory tasks in support of ongoing research projects including preparing reagents setting up experiments and maintaining lab equipment
- Assists with cell culture material handling and general experimental procedures following established protocols
- Collects organizes and records data accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems
- Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory; assists with ordering and tracking materials
- Participates in daily lab operations including equipment upkeep and adherence to safety procedures
- Follows experimental protocols with attention to detail and contributes to troubleshooting as needed
- Supports research activities that may include small animal models depending on training and project needs
- Communicates effectively with lab members and contributes to a collaborative team-oriented environment
- Upholds standards of laboratory safety research integrity and institutional compliance
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the research and administrative needs of the lab
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center at or for support.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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