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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and laboratory environment. * Mentor and inspire ... Instructor license preferred; however, we will pay to put you through the 30-hr course if you are ...

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and laboratory environment. * Mentor and inspire ... Instructor license preferred; however, we will pay to put you through the 30-hr course if you are ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory instructor in Houston, TX is $25.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.11 and $28.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Laboratory Instructor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory InstructorLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in a science field; teaching certification may be preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in a science or technical field; specialized certifications may be advantageous
Work EnvironmentEducational settings such as colleges or universities, leading labs and instructing studentsResearch labs, industrial settings, or healthcare facilities performing technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, academiaResearch institutions, healthcare, industry

Laboratory Instructors primarily focus on teaching and guiding students in laboratory settings within educational institutions, often requiring teaching credentials. Laboratory Technicians perform technical and operational tasks in research or industrial labs, emphasizing hands-on technical skills. While both roles involve laboratory work, their main functions and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Instructor job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,742 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Medicine - Infectious Disease (Instructor)

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Medicine - Infectious Disease (Instructor)
Division: Medicine
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Department of Medicine-Infectious Disease is currently seeking an Instructor to conduct NIH-funded research related to Infectious Diseases in the laboratory of a funded investigator. Particular interests include HIV, Zika virus, and other viruses that complement on-going work in the Section of Infectious Diseases. We are seeking laboratory-based research that has a high likelihood of resulting in additional NIH grant funding.
NB, this opportunity will not accept applicants who need new visa sponsorship to work in the US.
Job Duties
Design and conduct research related to Infectious Diseases in the laboratory of a senior investigator in the Section.
Activities will include working with a senior faculty member to design rigorous laboratory experiments focused on HIV or other viral pathogens; procure materials needed to conduct the research; directly perform experiments; conduct preliminary data analysis; produce manuscripts reporting the research; submit grants to NIH and other funders to advance the research agenda.
The instructor will also work with laboratory staff and students in the conduct of the research and assist in overseeing them and training them as requested by the senior investigator.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in relevant field.
At least three years of post-doctoral research experience in a related field
NIH grant award to conduct the research as PI (e.g., K grant or independent R grant)
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 23947

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