Job Details

Research Lab Technician

Position Number: 6110016
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Research Lab Technician
Fredericksburg / Highland Lakes
40592BR
Plant and Soil Science

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.

Major/Essential Functions
Receive/ pick up samples for processing
Prepare samples for analysis
Analyze samples utilizing both common and technical wine industry methods
Organize and manage customers data and analysis results
Organize and manage research data and results
Calibrate and maintain all equipment and analyzers
Keep organized records of all lab activities
Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and equipment
Inventory and purchasing of lab supplies
Assist with hands-on enology and viticulture courses
Assist with research grape growing, wine production, analysis, and data collection
Other duties as assigned

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

Preferred Qualifications
Must be competent in all basic laboratory practices
Experience conducting the following analysis for grapes and wine (or ability to learn): sulfur dioxide, volatile acidity, ethanol, pH, manual and automated titration, enzymatic analyses, color, phenolics, heat and tartrate stability
Experience utilizing the following types of analytical tools: UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Sequential Analyzer, GC-MS, densitometer, FTIR
Must be highly organized
Highly skilled in Microsoft office suite of programs
Must have ability to learn a variety of computer software programs
Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English
Have excellent attention to detail
Eagerness to learn
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public.
Must comply with all university regulations and operating policies
Must be authorized for employment in the United States.
Must be able to drive university vehicles

Special Instructions to Applicant
Questions should be directed to Maureen Qualia, Search Committee Chair, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, 146 Jenschke Lane, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, Phone (806) 834-4780; email: maureen.qualia@ttu.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.