Research Technician I

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Commensurate

Staff

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 strengths ourcore values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. ****

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.

The Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. Makes and records observations and measurements.

Salary: Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.

Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need.

Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.

Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.

Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.

Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.

Makes and records observations and measurements.

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of laboratory experience or related areas.

Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field

Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field

Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice. Tissue collection and processing from mice. Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery.

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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 witha reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Professional Development:
All employees have access to free

Linked

In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.