Research Technician II, Psychiatry
About The Position
Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of science. This is a basic science bench research role assisting with studies of the neurobiology of mental illness. The technician performs basic wet-lab duties and assists with animal husbandry. The position performs routine scientific and medical research work in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific fields. It involves operating laboratory equipment, recording research data, assisting with project reports, and consulting with a supervisor about results and procedures. The role may also include planning and providing working supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel working on a limited phase of a research project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment; no experience required.
- Alternatively, two years of college with coursework emphasis in the field of assignment and two years of laboratory experience at the Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
- Alternatively, high school diploma or GED and four years of laboratory experience, including two years at the Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
- Ability to exercise judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, or practices to work problems.
- Precision in preparing materials and recording data.
- Working knowledge of laboratory equipment relevant to the assigned laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine scientific and medical research work in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or physics.
- Perform basic wet-lab duties and assist with animal husbandry.
- Assemble and/or operate laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Record research data according to prescribed procedures and discuss results with a supervisor.
- Assist with collecting data for project reports.
- Read scientific literature and consult with a supervisor about implementing new procedures.
- May plan for and provide working supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel engaged in a limited phase of a research project.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay
- Paid time off, available on day one
- Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
- On-site childcare
- Paid holidays
- Merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
