Biomedical Science Technician II

About the role

The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented laboratory professional with experience supporting instructional laboratories in biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, or related biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day biomedical science laboratory operations for anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, and related STEM laboratory courses, including introductory and advanced laboratory sections.
• Prepares, sets up, and turns over laboratory spaces, materials, and equipment to ensure readiness for scheduled laboratory activities.
• Tests, evaluates, and troubleshoots laboratory exercises and procedures to ensure proper function and reliability.
• Maintains laboratory safety and biosafety practices during operations and ensures adherence to established protocols.
• Supports biological and chemical waste handling and disposal in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager with preparation for biosafety inspections, including verification of laboratory safety equipment, documentation, and laboratory readiness.
• Supports laboratory activities in up to Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) environments in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Travels to Texas A&M University–College Station as needed for coordination and training.
• Adheres to standard safety and biosafety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to ensure laboratories are fully prepared and operational.
• Coordinates with faculty, staff, and laboratory personnel to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, biological materials, and laboratory supplies for instructional laboratory courses.
• Supports preparation and maintenance of microbiological cultures and laboratory media as required for instructional laboratory activities.
• Assists with sterilization of equipment, materials, and media using autoclaves and approved sterilization methods.
• Communicates supply needs to the Laboratory Manager to ensure timely procurement of materials required for laboratory operations.
• Maintains accurate records related to inventory and laboratory operations.
• Ensures proper labeling, storage, and handling of biological and chemical materials.
• Supports preparation and maintenance of laboratory materials and equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in biomedical science laboratories to ensure proper functionality.
• Performs routine maintenance and coordinates repairs or service requests with appropriate personnel and vendors.
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment, proper handling, storage, and disposal of biological and chemical materials in accordance with established safety protocols, routine cleaning and decontamination of laboratory glassware and equipment, and may include assisting with anatomical specimen preparation and dissections in support of instructional laboratory exercises.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related course work.
• Two years of laboratory experience.
• Two years working in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a science laboratory, clinical laboratory, medical laboratory, or other related technical laboratory environment.
• Experience in higher education instructional laboratories is preferred.
• Experience in microbiology, anatomy and physiology, or biology laboratory environments.
• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, troubleshooting experimental procedures, and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• OSHA 10 and Basic Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory training or HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Preferred coursework in anatomy and physiology, biology, and microbiology.