Research Technician I-2
About The Position
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. The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of laboratory experience or related areas
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment
- Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety
- Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 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, molecular biology
- Tissue collection and processing from mice
- Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery
Responsibilities
- Research Technical Support
- Assembles and operates technical equipment
- Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers
- Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed
- Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications
- Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory
- Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup
- Research Procedure Support
- Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures
- Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants
- Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects
- Training
- Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
