Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two years of laboratory or research experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or having received a BS in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or similar scientific fields.
• Molecular and cellular biology laboratory experience.
• R coding and statistical analysis experience.
• BSL2 laboratory experience.
• Flow cytometry.
• BSL2 cell culture.
• qPCR.
• Data analysis.
• Understanding of molecular and cellular biology, including appropriate laboratory assays.
• Ability to work independently and keep laboratory records.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates day-to-day laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory safety manuals.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintain lab inventory.
• Performs general lab cleaning to include benches and glassware.
• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Assists with the maintaining records on research experiments.
• Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.
• Keeps detailed records of data, including data sharing and best practices-compliant research logs in an electronic lab notebook.
• Helps to maintain financial accounts related to research projects, including placing and receiving orders for laboratory equipment and consumable reagents.
• Works to ensure the laboratory is clean and waste is appropriately treated for removal.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

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
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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