Research Technician

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician I , under general supervision, performs entry-level technical support work by assisting with laboratory operations, maintaining equipment and safety standards, and supporting research activities through routine tasks and collaborative projects. This is a part-time opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move medium weight objects.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, sets up, maintains, and operates technical equipment and laboratory computers, providing logistical support as needed.
• Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintains laboratories in compliance with OSHA standards and performs regular cleanup of laboratory and prep-room areas.
• Assists senior staff with major field experiments and procedure development, supports participant recruitment and record management, and provides guidance to undergraduate and graduate students on research projects.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees