Job Title
Technician I - Research
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich 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 Healthencompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Helps with and conducts experimental studies in the research lab including EEG recording and analysis, temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
What you need to know
Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Part-Time; May required work beyond normal hours on weekends.
Please note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume toassistus with the review process. You may upload these documentsonthe application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in lab work or related areas.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
Ensure attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
Working experience in a neuroscience EEG research lab; knowledge of advanced brain EEG software; experimental neural techniques and analysis; behavioral studies and interpretation; stereology and histology knowledge; pharmacological studies and data compilation experience in a research lab.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Experience working with individuals and communities.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret brain EEG recording, analysis and pattern formations.
Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.
Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.
Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.
Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
Responsibilities:
Research and Analysis
Assists and performs experiments procedures involving brain EEG recording.
Assists with neuroscience EEG analysis studies.
Assists with performing technical operations relevant to specialized electrodes and EEG tools.
Assists personnel involved in a series of stereology and histology studies.
Assists and performs pharmacological studies and data compilation in the lab.
Makes and records of behavioral observations and EEG recording traces.
Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
Publication and Lab Management
Writes and edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.
Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
Ensure attention to detail.
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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
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.
