Research Technician I

Job Title
Research Technician I

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents   & lived   experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our   core   values   which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,   Texas A&M Health   encompasses five colleges and   numerous   centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative   research   and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.  Makes and records observations and measurements.

What you need to know

Salary:   W ill be   commensurate   based on the selected hire’s education and experience .

Location/Schedule:  Bryan, TX/Full-Time

We encourage you to apply!   To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please   submit   a cover letter and   CV /resume. You can upload both documents   in   the CV/Resume section of the application.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

- Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.
- Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need.
- Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.
- Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.
- Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.

Data Entry

- Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
- Makes and records observations and measurements.

Required Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of laboratory experience or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field
- Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field
- Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice. Tissue collection and processing from mice. Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.     Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,   state-of-the-art   recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.     Experience all that a big city has to offer but with   a reasonable   cost-of-living and no long commutes.

- Medical,   prescription drug,   dental,   vision,   life and AD&D,   flexible spending accounts ,   and long-term disability insurance   with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days   of annual paid holidays
- Up to   eight hours of paid sick leave   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation   each month
- Automatic enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness:   Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well,   a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants:   Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.