Technician II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department is dedicated to the well-being and care of all its patients. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians. The Technician II conducts experiments and laboratory technical procedures, partners with trainees in the lab, assists in maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and maintains research documentation. Salary: Starting at $21.00/hour Location: College Station, TX Please note: This position requires the handling of animal and human musculoskeletal tissues with assistance and training during experimental techniques/procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of lab work or related experience
• Ability to move up to 15 lbs with assistance

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal sciences, or a related field
• Demonstrated eagerness to acquire new skills and ability to work independently
• Experience in a laboratory setting
• Experience with cell/tissue culture, molecular biology techniques and histology
• Experience in data analysis
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations With oversight, conducts procedures and techniques in the laboratory for ongoing research projects
• Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments.
• Modifies procedures to suit the research need.
• Assists trainees and other laboratory personnel in analyses and experiments.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure efficiency of research projects.
• Evaluates and analyzes results from experiments
• Ensures research complies with safety and regulatory protocols, including IACUC guidelines
• Data Management Maintains comprehensive research records
• Contributes by analyzing/preparing data for presentations and scientific manuscripts/publications
• Team Collaboration, Time Management and Problem Solving Engages in weekly lab meetings to discuss progress, troubleshoot ongoing experiments and plan future research
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of data
• Assists in the development and refinement of lab protocols and participates in proposing alternative research techniques/methodologies

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED