Technician I

About the role

Texas A&M’s Chemistry Department is seeking a Technician I to support the Instructional Laboratory Program. This role involves assisting with the planning and supervision of technical operations, providing training and oversight for student workers, and ensuring laboratory activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update chemical preparatory manuals, calculate quantities needed for individual experiments and courses.
• Coordinate and supervise student workers to ensure teaching laboratories are supplied with basic materials and necessary chemicals.
• Aid in securing laboratory facilities at the end of classes.
• Maintain inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies, assist in determining purchasing specifications, and ensure proper segregation and identification of chemical containers.
• Absorb hazardous chemical waste consolidation, labeling, collection, transport, and disposal for instructional and research laboratories, including transporting placarded hazardous materials when required.
• Work closely with the Technical Laboratory Coordinator and University Safety Officer to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university safety regulations.
• Assist with safety orientation and hazard communication training for student workers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.

Pay

Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.