Research Technician, Pathology Research (Galveston)

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent and 1 year related experience.

Job Description:

Research Technician provides technical support to research staff in performing laboratory experiments.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Skills:

• Data Collection
• Standard Laboratory Equipment 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard laboratory environment.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.