Laboratory technician

Job Posting Title:

Laboratory technician

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Hiring Department:

Department of Marine Science

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Apr 30, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Mar 31, 2027

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Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The purpose of this position is to work on several projects related to microplastic analysis, using advanced analytical techniques such analytical pyrolysis and chemical imaging. In addition to laboratory work, there will also be field work and sample collection in coastal environments and watersheds in South Texas.

Position is one year appointment with possibility of extension based on funding and performance.

The position is primarily located in Port Aransas, Texas, but travels to field sites several times a year may be needed.

Responsibilities

· Collect samples and conduct sample pretreatment

· Perform sample analysis using different analytical techniques

· Prepare data for publication

· Present research results to national and international conferences

Required qualifications

Incumbent must have a Bachelor of Science degree.

Preferred qualifications

Broad expertise in environmental or analytical chemistry in aquatic environments. Highly desirable qualifications include experience in plastic analytical, and experience in using advanced analytical tools, such as gas/liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, and analytical pyrolysis etc.

Salary Range

$35,000+ commensurate with experience

Working conditions

· Work is primarily lab- and office-based.

· May include field work

· May include travel between collaborating labs

Required Materials

· CV

· Letter of application that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position and includes names and contact information for three references.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race,