Research Technician I

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in College Station seeks a Research Technician I to perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support for our psychology research projects. The role may require weekend or after-hours work and travel to assist with data collection.

Salary is $15.00 per hour. A cover letter and resume are encouraged. The position supports senior staff in data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research materials to practitioners and academics.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with youth-serving programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with participant recruitment, screening, and maintaining records.
• Assists in data collection and contributes to data management procedures.
• Provides support in data analysis and preparation of reports for dissemination.
• Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.

Job description

**Job Title**Research Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M University**Department**Educational Psychology**Proposed Minimum Salary**$15.00 hourly**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)**Job Description****What We Want**We are seeking a Research Technician I to perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. **What You Need to Know****Position Details:*** May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.* May travel as required.* Ability to travel to Providence, Rhode Island to assist with data collection is preferred. **Salary:** $15.00/hourly.**Cover Letter/Resume:** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. **Essential Duties/Tasks****Research Procedures:*** Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.* Assists in data collection and consults in developing procedures.* Contributes to development of data management procedures and enters data.**Research Conceptualization:*** Assists in literature review/background justification of research projects**Research Dissemination:*** Provides support for senior staff in data analysis and data reports.* Assists in dissemination of research materials for practitioner and academic audiences* Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects. **Training:*** Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed. **Qualifications****Required Education and Experience:*** Two years of related experience.* High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Required Licenses and Certifications:*** None**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience working in or with youth-serving organizations, especially sport-based youth development programs* Knowledge about or experience with program evaluation* Experience working directly with youth, especially middle school-aged youth* Experience working with varying populations, especially low-income, ethnic minority families **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**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. 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.