Research Technician I

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Makes and records observations and measurements. Salary will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of laboratory experience or related areas.

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.
• Tissue collection and processing from mice.
• Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
• Makes and records observations and measurements.

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED