Technician I - Research

Texas A&M University System•Bryan, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Helps with and conducts experimental studies in the research lab including EEG recording and analysis, temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in lab work or related areas.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
Ensure attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
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.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Experience working with individuals and communities.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret brain EEG recording, 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.
Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

Responsibilities

Assists and performs experiments procedures involving brain EEG recording.
Assists with neuroscience EEG analysis studies.
Assists with performing technical operations relevant to specialized electrodes and EEG tools.
Assists personnel involved in a series of stereology and histology studies.
Assists and performs pharmacological studies and data compilation in the lab.
Makes and records of behavioral observations and EEG recording traces.
Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
Writes and edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.
Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
Ensure attention to detail.