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Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab

Tamus
Bryan, TXPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    

 

Who we are 

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. 

Job Description Summary

 The Research Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.

 

What you need to know

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

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Part-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required.

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

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma.

  • Two years of laboratory or research experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pursuing or having received a BS in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or similar scientific fields.

  • Molecular and cellular biology laboratory experience, R coding and statistical analysis experience, BSL2 laboratory experience.

  • Flow cytometry, BSL2 cell culture, qPCR, data analysis

  • Understanding of molecular and cellular biology, including appropriate laboratory assays.

  • Ability to work independently and keep laboratory records.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written skills.

  • Presentation skills.

  • Analytical skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team. 

  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Research Technical Support

  • 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.
  • Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions, and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Coordinates day-to-day laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory safety manuals.
  • Orders laboratory supplies and maintain lab inventory.
  • Performs general lab cleaning to include benches and glassware.

Research Procedure Support

  • Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
  • Assists with the maintaining records on research experiments.
  • Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.

Laboratory management, record keeping

  • Keeps detailed records of data, including data sharing and best practices-compliant research logs in an electronic lab notebook.
  • Helps to maintain financial accounts related to research projects, including placing and receiving orders for laboratory equipment and consumable reagents.
  • Works to ensure the laboratory is clean and waste is appropriately treated for removal.

Training

  • Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

Why Texas A&M University? 

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.   

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.

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