Job Description

Job TitleResearch Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationBryan, Texas

Job TypeStaff

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: Will 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.