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Job Title

Part-Time Technician I - Menet Lab

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

The Menet Laboratory, part of the Department of Biology at Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a Part-Time Technician I to join the research team. Under general supervision, this position performs entry-level, semi-skilled technical support work involving routine research tasks. The Technician will also support laboratory operations by ensuring compliance with OSHA and EHS standards, maintaining equipment, performing lab and prep room cleanup, and assisting with inventory and supply orders.

If you're looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment and contribute to meaningful scientific work, we encourage you to apply!

Opportunities to Contribute

+ Manages the lab's mouse colony, including pairing, weaning, and genotyping animals across multiple transgenic lines.

+ Maintains detailed colony and breeding records.

+ Perform tasks consistent with the healthy maintenance of the animal colony.

+ Assists and train undergraduate student workers in managing the lab mouse colony.

+ Oversees inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.

+ Ensures laboratories compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) specifications.

+ Maintains laboratory equipment and performs routine cleanup of both the lab and prep room areas.

+ Maintains detailed records of procedures performed.

+ Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

Qualifications

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

+ At least two years of related experience (in a research lab in the field of life science).

+ Ability to move light or medium objects with assistance (ability to lift, carry, load or unload up to 20 lbs. of materials).

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences discipline.

+ Demonstrated team-working skills

+ Experience working in a wet-lab environment.

+ Proficiency in pipetting, aliquoting, dilution, and solution preparation.

+ Rodent handling and animal husbandry experience, including breeding.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills.

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. This is a part-time position.

What you need to do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist 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 Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological 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 biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. 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

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.