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.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on education and experience.
• Access to amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED