Lead Research Tech - College of Optometry, Vision Science Department

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $17 - $19 per Hour 💻 Research 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Lead Research Tech for the College of Optometry, Vision Science Department. This role involves managing laboratory and mouse colony operations, conducting complex experiments, maintaining equipment, preparing samples, analyzing data, and contributing to research publications.

Highlights

Manage mouse colony and laboratory operations including tissue collection, histology, and behavioral studies.
Conduct important and technically complex experiments with minimal supervision.
Maintain and calibrate research instrumentation and equipment; perform repairs as needed.
Prepare samples for testing and record and analyze test data.
Develop and fabricate prototype equipment and make technical recommendations for procedure or equipment changes.
Train and orient lower-level staff and assist in leadership and management development.
Contribute original ideas to research design and co-author scientific reports and manuscripts.
Strong proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Requires an Associate's Degree plus 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range is $16.63 - $18.73 per hour, funded by research and grant funds.