Research Technician I

Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, 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 Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Makes and records observations and measurements. What you need to know Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience . Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV /resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need. Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations. Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments. Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation. Data Entry Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data. Makes and records observations and measurements. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of laboratory experience or related areas. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice. Tissue collection and processing from mice. Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. 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 leave   and 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 Learning   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   Educational release time and tuition assistance   for 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  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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.