Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab
Texas A&M University System•Bryan, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.
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
- Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
