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Job Title

Research Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here's a Glimpse of the Job

Are you ready to launch your career in research? Join our team as a Research Technician I and play a vital role in supporting our scientific work. In this entry-level position, you'll perform routine yet essential technical tasks under general supervision, contributing to research efforts. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience. If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a research team, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunities to Contribute

+ Assembles and operates technical equipment.

+ Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers.

+ Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.

+ Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications.

+ Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.

+ Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.

+ Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.

+ Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.

+ Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.

+ Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

+ Assists Department Head with overseeing laboratory grant funding.

+ Assists department staff with supply ordering, grant tracking, administrative lab support, and grant reporting.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Two years of related experience.

+ Ability to lift and/or move medium weight objects.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

The Department of Biolo gy at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biolo gical sciences, from molecular cell biolo gy to ecology and evolutionary biolo gy . Our faculty perform cuttingedge research in a wide array of biolo gical sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biolo gical systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biolo gical sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biolo gy . To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

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

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.