Research Technician I

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

Job summary

Texas A&M University System is seeking a Research Technician I to perform entry level, semi-skilled research support tasks, including recruitment, data collection, and reporting. The role may require weekend or after-hours work and occasional travel, including to Providence, Rhode Island for data collection.

The position offers a starting salary of $15.00 per hour with opportunities to contribute to research projects across topics and support senior staff in analysis and dissemination.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.
• Assists in data collection and development of procedures.
• Contributes to development of data management procedures and enters data.
• Assists in literature review and background justification of research projects.
• Provides support for data analysis and reports and dissemination of research materials.

Skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research.

Education Management

Company size 501–1,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 1876

Company Texas A&M University System

Location College Station, Texas, United States