Part-Time Lab Technician at Baylor University in Waco, TX

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. 

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University department of Psychology and Neuroscience is seeking a Part-Time Lab Technician. The primary roles of this position include assisting with animal care as needed and developing technical expertise in behavioral, surgical, histological, and analytical research methods. The individual should expect to work with and gain an expertise in rodent addiction behavioral training assays, surgical procedures, perfusion and tissue collection, histological and biological assays on tissues collected from experimental animals, microscopy and recording/analysis of data.

A Bachelor’s degree and less than one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience are preferred. Additional education or experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Assist with animal care as needed

• Develop technical expertise in behavioral, surgical, histological, and analytical research methods

• Work with and gain an expertise in rodent addiction behavioral training assays, surgical procedures, perfusion and tissue collection, histological and biological assays on tissues collected from experimental animals, microscopy and recording/analysis of data

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

• Ability to comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.  If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!