Research Technician I

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

1d • 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.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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
• 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