Research Technician

The University of Texas at Austin

Port Aransas, TX, United States
$35,000 - $40,000 py
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Marine microbial culturing
Field sampling
Laboratory management
** The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Technician to support the MMAR Lab in Port Aransas, TX. This role involves marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management, providing opportunities for intellectual growth and independent research. **

Job Summary

  • The position primarily focuses on marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management.
  • While the technician will be responsible for the core operational needs of the lab, there is significant room for intellectual growth.
  • The MMAR Lab studies how plankton adapt to a changing ocean using both experimental and modeling approaches.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Technician to support the MMAR Lab in Port Aransas, TX. This role involves marine microbial culturing, field sampling, and laboratory management, providing opportunities for intellectual growth and independent research. **

Salary

$35,000 - $40,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • marine microbial culturing
  • field sampling
  • laboratory management
  • daily care of cultures
  • scaling of protist cultures
  • sample processing

Nice-to-have

  • motivated and organized individual
  • intellectual growth
  • independent research projects
  • collaborative effort
  • easy access to the field

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in biology, chemistry, marine science, microbiology, or related discipline
  • strong organizational skills
  • attention to detail
  • manage multiple tasks independently
  • effective communication skills
  • collaborative spirit

Work Rights

Not specified

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