• Research Technician

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Food Science & Technology

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $19.00 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.Duties and responsibilities:

     

    + Prepares samples, solvents, buffers, and reagents for several experiments.

    + Plans and runs time and temperature sensitive enzyme assay experiments and records data and observations

    + Analyzes samples for in vitro protein and starch digestibility and glycemic index profiles for cooked and raw samples using enzyme assays.

    + Extracts nutrients and other componenets from different biological matrices.

    + Analyzes samples using HPLC and UV-Vis for phenolic compounds extracted from food and food byproducts.

    + Characterizes Food samples using Rapid Visco analyzer (RVA), GlutoPeak, Chroma Colorimeter and Texture Profile Analyzer.

    + Coordinates student workers and laboratory facilities as well as routine tasks.

    + Learning about and implementing Good Laboratory and Housekeeping Practices for compliance with existing/emerging rules, and regulations.

    + Regularly cleans and maintains laboratory facilities and workspaces.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Required Education and Experience

     

    + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Two years of related experience.

     

    Preferred Education and Experience

     

    + Associate or bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

    + Research experience working with enzymes, particularly proteases and amylases, UV-Vis spectroscopy and Chromatography (HPLC, LC/MS).

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    + Basic computer skills (data entry in MS excel), summary report in power point and word processor.

    + Attention to details, understanding guidance and directions, meeting deadlines, organized.

    + Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

     

    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.