Research Technician I

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave & vacation

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Research Technician I to assist in experiments and technical procedures in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Science department. The role involves recording observations, data entry, and supporting laboratory operations in a busy research setting.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with two years of lab experience; a Bachelor’s in Biology or Neuroscience is preferred. Bryan, TX location, full-time staff appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of laboratory experience or related areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting experiments and technical procedures.
• Review literature and adapt procedures for research needs.
• Plan activities and assist with supervision of technical operations.
• Collect and record observations and measurements.
• Use computer equipment to control lab equipment and compile data.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data entry

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years laboratory experience

Bachelor’s in Biology/Neuroscience (preferred)

Job description

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& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. ****

Whowe 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

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

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.