Research Technician I
About The Position
The Research Technician I assists with experiments, technical procedures, and laboratory research activities in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. The role includes reviewing scientific literature and adapting procedures to research needs, supporting controlled-environment and analysis experiments, and assisting with chemical and physical analyses that may require ingenuity and improvisation. The technician also uses computer equipment to control equipment and compile data, and makes and records observations and measurements. The position is full-time and located in Bryan, Texas. Salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of laboratory experience or experience in related areas.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Some research experience in neuroscience or a related field.
- Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice, tissue collection and processing from mice, electrophysiology techniques, and stereotaxic surgery.
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting experiments and technical procedures, and perform laboratory research activities.
- Review literature relating to possible procedures and experiments, and modify procedures to suit research needs.
- Assist with planning and may supervise technical operations.
- Assist personnel involved in controlled-environment or analysis experiments.
- Assist in making chemical and physical analyses, using standard procedures and tests while exercising ingenuity and improvisation as needed.
- Use computer equipment to control equipment and compile data.
- Make and record observations and measurements.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 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.
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
- Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
- Living Well employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
