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Job Title

Research Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Oceanography

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about science and eager to launch your career in research? The Department of Oceanography is seeking a part-time Research Technician I to join our team and support work in marine science. In this entry-level role, you’ll provide essential technical support to our research projects, performing routine yet vital tasks that keep our lab operations running smoothly. Working under general supervision, you’ll gain hands-on experience in an academic environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is continuous, and your contributions truly matter. If you're detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to grow in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply.

Opportunities to Contribute

+ Assembles, sets up, and operates technical and laboratory equipment; maintains and updates lab computers.

+ Maintains lab inventory and orders necessary parts and supplies.

+ Ensures laboratory compliance with OSHA safety standards.

+ Provides logistical and technical support, including computer-related tasks.

+ Performs general lab and prep room cleanup and maintenance.

+ Assists senior staff with field experiments and procedure development.

+ Supports research participant management, including recruitment, screening, and record-keeping.

+ Aids undergraduate and graduate students with research projects.

+ Participates in training and professional development as needed.

Qualifications

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

+ Two years of related experience

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

+ Familiar with Python, MATLAB, or other similar programming tools for analyzing large climate datasets.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Hourly Rate: $17 per hour

Schedule: This part time position may require you to travel and work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources. Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.

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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 pre-populate 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.