Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Texas A&M University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Medical Physiology Department in Houston, is hiring a Research Technician I for Cromer Lab. The role performs entry-level, semi-skilled technical support tasks under supervision, with duties spanning equipment setup, data collection, and basic lab maintenance.

The position may require travel and work outside typical hours; it is grant-funded and contingency-based on funding. A high school diploma and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 OSHA specifications.
• Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.
• Assists senior staff in editing proposal drafts and grant paperwork.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

Skills

Multitask

Data analysis

Human research protocols

Physiology knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Two years related experience

Job description

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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 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.