Job Description

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Purchasing and budget tracking for research activities
Maintenance of compliance records for activities in research
Lab maintenance and organization
Perform data organization and analysis as instructed by lab principal investigator
Crosstrain graduate and undergraduate lab assistants on safe lab practices
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Communicate and work well with faculty, staff, and students orally and in writing
Able to learn and follow operational practices
Be self-motivated and able to maintain efficiency while working independently
Ability to problem-solve independently
Basic laboratory skills
Bird mist netting experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a specialized field and one year research experience. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Biology or related field
Experience in biological research laboratory setting.
Experience and/or certification with safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and inspection protocols
Computational and analytical skills (with R and/or Python)
Extensive bird mist netting experience
Experience rearing insects