Lab Associate Jobs in Texas
Lab Associate jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in clinical research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and diagnostic testing across one of the country's most active life sciences markets at levels from entry-level technician to senior associate. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of openings, where employers like Texas Medical Center-affiliated institutions, Labcorp, and Abbott Laboratories maintain lasting lab operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and quality control in pharmaceutical settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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FT Advanced Math Lab Associate
$13.59 Hourly
Killeen-Central Campus
Full Time Hourly
202500286
Academic Instruction
Mathematics
08/21/2026
Continuous
Summary of Position
This job requires general administrative and tutorial duties that are discipline specific for the Mathematics Department. The incumbent is responsible for administrative and tutoring duties that will help assist students that are in the Advanced Mathematics Laboratory and proctor math assessments.
Education and Experience
- Associate Degree or 60 credits towards a Bachelor Degree required from a nationally, regionally, or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education or major in mathematics with experience through Calculus II.
- Completion of Calculus II AND Differential Equations or Calculus III preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft applications including online learning management systems and experience using graphic calculator required.
Knowledge Skills and Ability
- Must have ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels
- Must be computer literate
- Demonstrate a high level of verbal and writing skills as well as computational skills
Essential Functions
- Assisting student requesting walk-in tutoring
- Proctor math assessments to uphold academic integrity
- Monitoring student use of math software, computers, and printer to include corrective action
- Monitor and assist student use of personal and lab calculators
- Tutors individuals and small groups as assigned by the Math Resources Coordinator
- Run the Advanced Math Lab when the Math Resources Coordinator is not available or his/her schedule work time has concluded (per schedule)
- Perform other required tasks as assigned by the supervisor and departmental chair
EEO Statement
Central Texas College District and its operating units, divisions and sponsored activities prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class including, but not necessarily limited to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status. Inquiries about Title IX, sexual misconduct can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Larry Murphy through email to rdepartment@ctcd.edu or call 254-501-3028.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To learn more details, visit our benefits page https://www.ctcd.edu/human-resources/benefits/employee-benefits/
- I have not accumulated 60 or more credit hours
- I have accumulated 60 or more credit hours but have earned a degree
- I have an Associates Degree
- I have a Bachelor's Degree
- I have a Master's Degree
- I have a Doctoral Degree
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- Low-Do not easily learn new software systems
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Killeen, Texas, 76540
254.526.1128
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
FT Advanced Math Lab Associate
$13.59 Hourly
Killeen-Central Campus
Full Time Hourly
202500286
Academic Instruction
Mathematics
08/21/2026
Continuous
Summary of Position
This job requires general administrative and tutorial duties that are discipline specific for the Mathematics Department. The incumbent is responsible for administrative and tutoring duties that will help assist students that are in the Advanced Mathematics Laboratory and proctor math assessments.
Education and Experience
- Associate Degree or 60 credits towards a Bachelor Degree required from a nationally, regionally, or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education or major in mathematics with experience through Calculus II.
- Completion of Calculus II AND Differential Equations or Calculus III preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft applications including online learning management systems and experience using graphic calculator required.
Knowledge Skills and Ability
- Must have ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels
- Must be computer literate
- Demonstrate a high level of verbal and writing skills as well as computational skills
Essential Functions
- Assisting student requesting walk-in tutoring
- Proctor math assessments to uphold academic integrity
- Monitoring student use of math software, computers, and printer to include corrective action
- Monitor and assist student use of personal and lab calculators
- Tutors individuals and small groups as assigned by the Math Resources Coordinator
- Run the Advanced Math Lab when the Math Resources Coordinator is not available or his/her schedule work time has concluded (per schedule)
- Perform other required tasks as assigned by the supervisor and departmental chair
EEO Statement
Central Texas College District and its operating units, divisions and sponsored activities prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class including, but not necessarily limited to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status. Inquiries about Title IX, sexual misconduct can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Larry Murphy through email to rdepartment@ctcd.edu or call 254-501-3028.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To learn more details, visit our benefits page https://www.ctcd.edu/human-resources/benefits/employee-benefits/
- I have not accumulated 60 or more credit hours
- I have accumulated 60 or more credit hours but have earned a degree
- I have an Associates Degree
- I have a Bachelor's Degree
- I have a Master's Degree
- I have a Doctoral Degree
- Yes
- No
- No Experience
- 6 Months Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Years Experience
- 3 Years Experience
- 4 Years Experience
- 5 Years Experience
- Yes
- No
- Low-Do not easily learn new software systems
- Moderate-Can learn new systems with training
- Advanced-Easily understand and learn new automated processes/software systems
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Killeen, Texas, 76540
254.526.1128
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
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The qualifications that appear most often in lab associate jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related life science field
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, pipettes, and analyzers
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate laboratory documentation
- Experience with data entry and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within regulated laboratory environments
Lab Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lab associate in Texas?
Most lab associate positions in Texas require at minimum an associate's or bachelor's degree in a life science such as biology, chemistry, or clinical laboratory science. For roles in clinical or diagnostic settings, Texas does not require a separate state lab associate license, but employers strongly prefer candidates holding or pursuing certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Completing an accredited clinical laboratory science program at a Texas university and gaining hands-on practicum experience is the most direct path.
Which companies hire lab associates in Texas?
Texas lab associate roles are posted by Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and UTHealth Houston and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of large hospital systems, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and independent reference labs means openings appear consistently across both major metros and mid-sized cities.
Which Texas cities have the most lab associate jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Lewisville account for the largest share of lab associate openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas draws volume from a dense network of hospital systems and diagnostics companies, and San Antonio's growing bioscience and military healthcare sector sustains steady demand outside the two largest metros.
How can I get hired as a lab associate in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to lab assistant or specimen processing roles at large Texas hospital systems, which regularly hire people with a science degree and no prior lab experience and provide on-the-job training. Institutions within the Texas Medical Center in Houston and major health systems like Baylor Scott and White and UT Health often run new-graduate programs. Earning an ASCP phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certification while completing coursework gives candidates a clear edge over those with an unverified background.
Where can I find and apply to lab associate jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to lab associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Search the roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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