Research Technician I

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens core values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.

About the role

The Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures, performs laboratory research activities, and makes and records observations and measurements.

Salary will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location: Bryan, TX. Schedule: Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures.
• Performs laboratory research activities.
• Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments.
• Modifies procedures to suit research needs.
• Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.
• Assists personnel involved in controlled environment or analysis experiments.
• Assists in making chemical and physical analyses, requiring some ingenuity and improvisation.
• Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
• Makes and records observations and measurements.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience in research in neuroscience or related field.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice, tissue collection and processing from mice.
• Experience with electrophysiology techniques and stereotaxic surgery.

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time for wellness activities.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed.
• Access to amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, and the Bush Library and Museum.