Research Technician - Mahnke Lab

Position: Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab
## Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab Apply locations:
Bryan, TXtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-093979
** 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 Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.  All positions are…