Technician - Research

Position: Technician I - Research
Job Title

Technician I - Research

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.

What we want

The Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Helps with and conducts experimental studies in the research lab including EEG recording and analysis, temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

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 required work beyond normal hours on weekends.

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

Education:

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

* Two years of experience in lab work or related areas.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

* Ensure attention to detail.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.

* Working experience in a neuroscience EEG research lab; knowledge of advanced brain EEG software; experimental neural techniques and analysis; behavioral studies and interpretation; stereology and histology knowledge; pharmacological studies and data compilation experience in a research lab.

* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

* Experience working with individuals and communities.

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret brain EEG recording, analysis and pattern formations.

* Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.

* Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.

* Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.

* Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis

* Assists and performs experiments procedures involving brain EEG recording.

* Assists with neuroscience EEG analysis studies.

* Assists with performing technical operations relevant to specialized electrodes and EEG tools.

* Assists personnel involved in a series of stereology and histology studies.

* Assists and performs pharmacological studies and data compilation in the lab.

* Makes and records of behavioral observations and EEG recording traces.

* Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.

Publication and Lab Management

* Writes and edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.

* Orders scientific supplies and equipment.

* Ensure attention to detail.

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 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.