Research Technician I

About this role

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.

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