Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking an entry-level Research Technician I for the Cromer Lab. You will perform routine technical tasks under supervision, maintain equipment, and support ongoing research activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma with ~2 years of related experience. Travel and variable hours may be required, and the position is grant-funded. This is a staff position located in Houston, Texas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related research support experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and operate laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory PCs.
• Support senior staff in conducting field experiments and recruit/maintain research participants.
• Assist with grant paperwork and editing proposal drafts as needed.
• Participate in training and professional development sessions.
• Handle general administrative and lab duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician I - Cromer Lab Agency

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn 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

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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