JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides technical support to research staff in performing laboratory experiments. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment.
• Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.
• Assists in performing 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.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 1 year of related experience. 

SKILLS: 

• Data Collection           
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

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. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY