Research Technician I

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &/

Vision, life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plan & paid holidays

Paid leave and vacation accrual

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, TX is seeking a Research Technician I to assist with experiments and technical procedures in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Science department. The role includes data collection, literature review, and supporting planning of research activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with two years of lab experience; a Bachelor's in Biology or Neuroscience is preferred, with experience in neuroscience research and immunohistochemistry,

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory experience or related areas.
• Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field preferred.
• Experience in neuroscience-related research preferred.
• Immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and mouse behavior analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures.
• Reviews literature relating to procedures and experiments; modifies procedures as needed.
• Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.
• Assists personnel in controlled environment or analysis experiments.
• Assists in data entry and recording observations and measurements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

multitask and teamwork

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Neuroscience/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Electrophysiology

Job description

Research Technician I# The Texas A&M University System Job Search## Research Technician IApply: Bryan, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-095869**Job Title**Research Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Psychiatry and Behavioral Science**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Bryan, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****Our Commitment**Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.**Who we are**As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. **What we want**The **Technician I** assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Makes and records observations and measurements. **What you need to know****Salary:** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. **Location/Schedule:** Bryan, TX/Full-Time***We encourage you to apply!** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.***Responsibilities****Laboratory Operations*** Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.* Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need.* Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.* Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.* Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation. **Data Entry*** Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.* Makes and records observations and measurements. **Required Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of laboratory experience or related areas.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field* Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field* Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice. Tissue collection and processing from mice. Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**Why Texas A&M University?**We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.* 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**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.