Lubbock

36757BR

Academic Sciences Building

Position Description

Performs highly skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties lead position in the coordination and completion of projects in a research lab or program. May supervises subordinate employees. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The new Academic Sciences Building will house teaching and laboratory space for five departments within the College of Arts & Sciences: the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Geosciences, Physics & Astronomy and Psychological Sciences. The three-story, 125,000-square-foot structure will be located within the historic academic core of campus, adjacent to the current Chemistry and Science buildings.

Major/Essential Functions

The laboratory technician (LT) of the biosafety level two (BSL-2) and biosafety level three (BSL-3) laboratories in the Academic Sciences Building (ASB) works with BSL2/BSL3 manager to ensure proper day-to-day operations of the facilities, including ensuring. This position requires knowledge of hazard identification. The LT ensures proper operation and maintenance of the equipment and other resources housed in the Facilities. Other duties include:

• Maintains laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Ensures the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Maintains adequate levels of PPE and laboratory consumables.
• Ensures day-to-day user cleaning of work areas.
• Works with facility manager and EH&S to manage biological and chemical waste.
• Conducts safety inspections and ensured that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Works with the facility manager to ensure the delivery and handle of hazardous materials full compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years experience; or a combination of education and/or related experience to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in molecular biology, microbiology, virology or a related discipline.
• One year experience working in a BSL-2/BSL-3 facility.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Research Technicians

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.