Technician I - Alex Lab

Texas A&M University System•Bryan, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Makes and records observations and measurements. This is a part-time grant funded position in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform experiments on animals.
Bachelor’s degree in science field.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Conducts experiments and technical procedures.
Assist with planning and supervising technical operations.
Make complex chemical and physicals analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and test, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.
Use computer for controlling equipment and compiling data.
May supervise the care of research animals.
Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
Use computer for equipment/reagent and literature searches.
Coordinate experiment schedules with lab personnel/collaborators involved in the research projects.
Keep detailed records of observations, measurements, and data.
Mine, organize, and document publicly available and/or project-specific datasets relevant to ongoing research projects.
Assist with data extraction, cleaning, quality checks, basic statistical analyses, and preparation of summary tables, figures, and research outputs.
Prepare laboratory reagents/solutions and monitor/maintain laboratory equipment to ensure continued usable function.
Coordinate day-to-day laboratory maintenance including organization of laboratory supplies and documents/safety manuals.
Perform general laboratory cleaning including benches and glassware.
Maintain laboratory inventories and place laboratory orders.