Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Texas A&M University System; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Sick leave & vacation accrual

Tuition assistance for employees

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M University Health Science Center, located in Houston, seeks a Research Technician I for Cromer Lab to perform entry-level technical support in a busy physiology research setting.

Under supervision, you will assemble equipment, support procedures, recruit/maintain a participant pool, and assist students with projects. Commitment to training and safety is emphasized; grant funding may influence ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years related experience.
• Preferred HIPAA training.
• Familiar with normal human physiology.
• Experience with human research protocols (non-biological samples).

Responsabilités

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.
• Sets-up and maintains equipment for the laboratory and updates laboratory computers.
• Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintains laboratories according to OSHA specifications.
• Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.
• Assists senior staff in major field experiments and developing procedures.
• Assists with participant pool; recruitment, screening, and records.
• Assists students with their research projects.
• Edit proposal drafts and grant paperwork.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Data analysis

Human research protocols

Normal physiology

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Masters of Physiology

Description du poste

Job Title

Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

Houston, 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 Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

What you need to know

Travel: This position may require travel.

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

Research Technical Support

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.
• Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers.
• Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications.
• Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.

Research Procedure Support

• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.
• Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.

Administrative Lab Duties

• Assists senior staff members in editing proposal drafts and paperwork associated with grant applications

Training

• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current HIPPA training
• Masters of Physiology
• Previous work with human subjects or in patient care settings
• Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• Familiar with normal human physiology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Data analysis.
• Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• Familiar with normal human physiology

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 leaveand 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 Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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.