Posted July 08, 2026
Medical Research Tech III - Almodovar Lab
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45347BR
Position Description
A Medical Research Tech III provides support in an assigned research laboratory, conducting specified phases of research projects. You will work without supervision, manage lab supplies, analyze data, maintain accurate experimental records, and help write manuscripts for publication. Work may be required to be done independently, and designated research projects are required. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.
Department
Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk
Major/Essential Functions
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (four (4) years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
A Medical Research Tech III provides support in an assigned research laboratory, conducting specified phases of research projects. You will work without supervision, manage lab supplies, analyze data, maintain accurate experimental records, and help write manuscripts for publication. Work may be required to be done independently, and designated research projects are required. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.
Department
Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk
Major/Essential Functions
- Cell culture work.
- Maintain lab equipment.
- Person-specific lab duties (making buffers, aliquoting reagents, calibrating pH meter).
- Prepares basic solutions.
- Keeps lab and equipment clean.
- Prepares and maintains lab notebooks.
- Help plan and coordinate collaborative projects.
- Helps maintain lab inventory.
- Assists in designing experiments.
- Assists with lab infrastructure.
- Assists in protocol development.
- Develops protocols for in vitro studies.
- Reads current literature.
- Attends weekly lab meetings.
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (four (4) years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- The candidate must have excellent molecular biology skills required for quantitative real-time PCR, cloning, primary cell culture.
- Experience with research animal (mouse or rat) handling and welfare.
- A cover letter describing the specific interest in the position, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the candidate fits the minimum and preferred qualifications is required as part of the application package. The letter should reflect the candidate's own writing and not generated by artificial intelligence tools.
- Evidence of several scientific presentations in national or international conferences over the past three years.
- High proficiency in mammalian cell culture (primary cells), cell transductions using viral RNA or transfections using lentiviral particles, western blots using chemiluminescence, multiplex ELISA, and flow cytometry.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
