Research Technician

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

15d

About The Position

The Research Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
• Knowledge of TBI and epilepsy, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working experience in a neuroscience EEG research lab; knowledge of advanced brain EEG software; experimental neural techniques and analysis; behavioral studies and interpretation; stereology and histology knowledge; pharmacological studies and data compilation experience in a research lab.
• Knowledge of data analytics, lab equipment, EEG, and computer systems.
• Ability to help research staff with advancing analytical studies and support with the neural signal techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG, analysis and pattern formations.
• Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.
• Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.
• Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.

Responsibilities

• Research Technical Support 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.
• Research Procedure Support Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.
• Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.
• Epilepsy and Brain Research Assist and perform epilepsy and TBI research with laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording data in the lab.
• Assist and perform data collection procedures involving brain signals.
• Assist with neuroscience data compilation, archiving and analysis.
• Assist and perform experiments procedures involving brain EEG recording.
• Assist with neuroscience EEG analysis studies.
• Assist in performing technical operations relevant to specialized electrodes and EEG tools.
• Assist personnel involved in a series of brain section studies.
• Assists and performs pharmacological studies and data compilation in the lab.
• General Lab Coordinate lab compliance and materials for research projects.
• Order and maintain scientific supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain record and lab protocols.
• Make record of neural observations and EEG monitoring.
• Assist and edit for scientific manuscripts.
• Coordinate work progress with campus and external collaborators.
• Training 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees