CRO Research Associate II

g as a laboratory scientist, technician,
and/or equivalent position.
• Experience with scientific equipment operation, calibration,
maintenance, and/or troubleshooting.
• Experience providing training, advice and/or direction in
operational best practices of complex scientific equipment to
academic and/or industry clients.
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene, lab safety best practices and
enforcement of the same.
• Strong organization, problem solving, record keeping, and
communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS)
platforms and workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of QA/QC principles in molecular biology
or genomics.
• Experience with DNA and RNA isolation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a life science, clinical, biomedical,
engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience working in demanding technical environments (e.g.
cleanroom, national lab, research center, quality control/assurance
lab, clinical testing facility, equipment manufacturer, core
lab).
• Experience with molecular analysis platforms (e.g. sequencing,
nucleic acid analysis equipment, quantitative PCR, thermal cyclers,
cell sorting, fluorescence microscopy).
• Experience with nucleic acid NGS library preparation and
sequencing.
• Experience with soft materials/life science sample preparation
and characterization.
• Understanding and application of bioinformatics as related to
molecular analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Illumina NexSeq series platforms.

Job Description:

The CRO Research Associate II will oversee daily operations of the
Molecular Analysis Core lab instrumentation and associated quality
control workflows. This position will serve as the primary point of
contact for internal and external clients, ensure high-quality data
generation, and maintain operational excellence of molecular
analysis equipment, sequencing platforms and related
infrastructure.

Job Duties:
• Install, operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair
complex scientific research instrumentation in areas such as
microscopy, spectrometry, nucleic acid analysis, cell biology,
sample preparation, and associated support equipment broadly
related to molecular analysis.
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and liaise with vendors and/or
TxState support organizations (e.g. facilities, IT) to ensure
availability of laboratory and equipment support systems such as
PC-to-instrument interface, electronic control systems, deionized
water, compressed dried air, chillers/heat exchangers, low
temperature freezers, cloud data storage and computer networking,
compressed gas delivery, and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Prioritize workload within a dynamic team to educate and guide
a broad and interdisciplinary user base.
• Supervise, train, interview/make hiring recommendations for,
and evaluate work products of student workers employed in CRO
facilities.
• Coordinate with vendors to purchase consumables, spare parts,
specialty tools, service visits, and software to support assigned
equipment and laboratory operations.
• Generate clear, concise, and grammatically correct
documentation related to equipment service, facility statistics,
user training, safety, standard operating procedures (SOPs),
emergency operating procedures (EOPs), research capabilities, and
general correspondence.
• Maintain strict safety standards by ensuring laboratories have
a documented lab safety plan, chemical inventory/SDS binder,
signage, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Courteously interface with faculty, staff, students, and
external users to facilitate the education, research, and outreach
missions of Texas State University.
• Provide oversight of facility users and policy enforcement to
ensure proper operation of laboratory equipment under CRO’s
stewardship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Applicants will be required to electronically attach a cover
letter, resume and reference list. The cover letter must address
how each of the required and preferred qualifications are
met.

Job Open Date: 04/03/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of
non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless
of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,
marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by federal or state law in employment, educational
programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the
outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not
limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,
employment verifications, reference checks, and employment
eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the
Form I-9 and provide
acceptable documentation verifying their identity and
authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University
participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the
successful verification of work authorization. Employees are
required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the
conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the
university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially
support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56598

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56598
or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your
first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many
more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly
resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a
variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks
offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and
voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.

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