Technician I

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Engineering Department invites applications for a Technician I in the Chemical Engineering area. The role supports research by assisting PhD students, preparing experiments, and maintaining daily lab operations under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience. The position offers a stable work environment within a leading research university and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting PhD students with experiment preparation.
• Support daily routine lab work.

Skills

Experiment support

Lab maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job TitleTechnician I Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Chemical Engineering Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society. As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

The Technician I, under general supervision, assists in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results for a series of closely-controlled experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting PhD students with experiment preparation.
• Support daily routine lab work.

What we need:

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

About Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University boasts some of the brightest Chemical Engineering students and is one of the largest, fully accredited programs in the country. Our degree programs are rather selective as the quality of the candidates keeps growing every year. Besides classroom instruction, many outlets exist for real-world experience such as research opportunities, internships, and co-op education.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. 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.

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.

External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Compensation Philosophy

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